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Therapy for adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, and overwhelm. Together, weβll work toward healing, stronger boundaries, and practical ways to cope. In person in the Durham/Chapel Hill area and online throughout North Carolina.

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Compassionate, practical support tailored to your needs, goals, and pace.

Hi, I'm Celeste. I'm glad you're here.
Celeste Ige, MSW, LCSW, is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Conversations Therapy, PLLC. With more than 14 years of clinical experience, she helps adolescents and adults navigate trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and caregiver stress.
Her approach combines compassionate support with practical strategies to help clients strengthen boundaries, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes.
- βCompassionate support
- βPractical strategies
- βCollaborative care
- βMeaningful change
What You Can Expect in Therapy
A thoughtful process designed around what brings you to therapy and what you hope will change.
Clinical Experience
More than 14 years of clinical experience supporting adolescents and adults through complex concerns.
Personalized Approach
Treatment is tailored to your needs, goals, background, and pace.
Practical Coping Skills
Build skills for boundaries, emotional wellness, distress, and everyday challenges.
Collaborative Care
You can ask questions, explore options, and decide whether working together feels right.

Start Your Journey to Wellness Today
You're one conversation from feeling better.
Fees & Insurance
Financial details are discussed before you decide whether to begin.
Insurance
Please do not send insurance cards, member numbers, or detailed medical information through the website inquiry form. Call 919-381-8051 to ask how to provide the information needed for verification.
Conversations Therapy accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Ambetter, and Aetna. Coverage and network participation depend on your specific plan, even within the same insurance company.
Self-Pay
Self-pay sessions: $180 per session. Sliding scale rates are available for those who qualify. Contact the practice to discuss eligibility.
Before Scheduling
Before scheduling, contact the practice so we can verify your particular plan, benefits, and any expected out-of-pocket costs.
Questions Before Getting Started
What types of therapy do you offer at Conversations Therapy?
I work with individuals, couples, and families on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, caregiver stress, identity, relationship concerns, stressful situations, and major life changes. Approaches may include EMDR, CPT, CBT, DBT skills, and motivational interviewing. In-person sessions are by appointment in Durham, and telehealth is available across North Carolina. Ask about current group and workshop offerings.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Use the appointment request form or call 919-381-8051. Share a brief reason for reaching out and a way to contact you. We will discuss fit, current availability, fees, and your specific insurance plan before scheduling. Sending a request does not reserve an appointment.
What can I expect during my first therapy session?
We will talk about what brings you to therapy, what you hope will change, and relevant background at a pace that works for you. We will also review confidentiality and its limits, practical details, and possible next steps. You can ask questions and decide whether working together feels like a good fit.
Who will I work with?
You will work with me, Celeste Ige, MSW, LCSW, the owner of Conversations Therapy, PLLC. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 14 years of clinical experience. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs and goals.
Which insurance plans do you accept?
Conversations Therapy accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Ambetter, and Aetna. Coverage and network participation vary by the specific plan, even within the same insurance company. Please contact the practice so we can verify your particular plan, benefits, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and All of North Carolina
1415 W. N.C. Hwy 54, Suite 119 (second building), Durham, NC 27707
In-person appointments are available in the Durham/Chapel Hill area by appointment. Telehealth is available throughout North Carolina.
Request an Appointment
Send a brief inquiry and your preferred way to be contacted. This is an appointment request; your appointment is confirmed only after you hear from the practice. Please do not send insurance cards, member numbers, or detailed medical information through this form.
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