Celeste J Smith, PhD, LPC
Core Assistant Professor
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling Concentration (Low-Residency)
Dr. Celeste J. Smith is a graduate of Oakland University. Celeste holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and received her Masters of Education in Counselor Education from The Pennsylvania State University. Celeste is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychotherapist in the state of Michigan. She is also the owner and director of Path to Peace Therapeutic Counseling Center. Outside of her work as a therapist, Celeste is an adjunct instructor in the master’s level Counselor Education Program at Oakland University & a CORE faculty at Naropa University. Celeste’s dissertation focused on examining the experiences of Black women in obtaining marital partners while pursuing advanced degrees.
Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024. All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.
Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.
Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.
As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app. Â
Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors. Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.
