Celena S. Chong
About Celena S. Chong
Celena S. Chong is a Senior Social Worker at NYU Langone Health and the Owner & Psychotherapist at Prospect NYC Counseling, LCSW PLLC.
Professional Background
Celena S. Chong has extensive experience in social work, having held various roles across notable institutions in New York. She is currently the Owner & Psychotherapist at Prospect NYC Counseling, LCSW PLLC since 2020, and has also been serving as a Senior Social Worker at NYU Langone Health since 2019. Her career also includes substantial roles such as Clinical Social Worker at Mount Sinai Beth Israel from 2014 to 2019 and Mother & Child Coordinator at Greenhope Services for Women from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she has worked with organizations like Phoenix House and Kingsboro Psychiatric Center, enhancing her expertise in clinical social work.
Position at Prospect NYC Counseling
Since 2020, Celena S. Chong has been the Owner & Psychotherapist at Prospect NYC Counseling, LCSW PLLC. In this role, she combines leadership and clinical practice, providing psychotherapy services to a diverse clientele in the New York City Metropolitan Area. Her work entails offering individualized counseling and therapeutic interventions to aid clients in managing various mental health issues.
Senior Social Worker at NYU Langone Health
Since 2019, Celena S. Chong has been serving as a Senior Social Worker at NYU Langone Health. In this capacity, she supports patients by providing comprehensive social work services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. Her responsibilities involve collaborating with medical staff to ensure holistic care for patients, addressing both their psychological and sociological needs.
Academic Credentials
Celena S. Chong holds several advanced academic qualifications. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from New York University between 2020 and 2023. In 2016, she completed a Post-Master's Certificate in Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis at New York University. Additionally, she obtained an Accelerated Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University in one year (2010-2011). Earlier, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College, which she attended from 2005 to 2009.
Clinical Social Work Experience
Celena S. Chong’s clinical social work experience is extensive and varied. At Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where she worked from 2014 to 2019, she was involved in delivering clinical social work services within a hospital setting. Prior to that, she held roles at Greenhope Services for Women, Phoenix House, and served as a Social Work Intern both at Kingsboro Psychiatric Center and Yeshiva University. These positions allowed her to build on her expertise in clinical practice, working closely with diverse populations facing a range of psychological and sociological challenges.