Celeste Chapko, LMHC-A, MT-BC, PMH-C
Merrillville, Telehealth

Education
Schools
- Purdue Northwest
- Indiana University Northwest
- St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
Degrees
- Masters in Education, Mental Health Counseling
- Masters in Education, Special Education
- Bachelors in Music Therapy
Celeste is a graduate of Purdue University Northwest, where she received a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. She is also a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Certified. Celeste serves as a volunteer state coordinator and online peer support group leader for Postpartum Support International and is passionate about supporting mothers on their journey to wellness.
Celeste has been working with parents and children for over 20 years as a Music Therapist, Special Education Teacher, Birth Doula, Peer Support Specialist, and Maternal Mental Health Consultant. In addition to her work at Pillars of Wellness, she supports mothers and their families through her private practice, offering individual and group peer support and education to those struggling with Postpartum Depression and other Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders.
In each therapy session, Celeste invites her clients to openly express their struggles and frustrations and to find confidence in their own strength and wisdom. She believes that self-awareness and self-compassion are key to the healing process. Celeste embraces a holistic, mind-body approach to therapy, often guiding her clients through mindfulness, relaxation, and expressive arts experiences to facilitate insight and growth.
Issues Treated
- Anxiety Disorders
- Chronic Conditions
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Dynamics
- Grief
- Infertility
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Maternal Mental Wellness
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma
- Gender-Specific Issues
Session Types
- Telehealth
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
Age Specialties
- Adult
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Articles by Celeste
- Motherhood Grit
July 29, 2026
- Mother's Day Blues
May 13, 2024
