Sam Castillo

LMFT (he/him)10 years of experienceNext available
4.9 (46)
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented

Hello, I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from the University Antioch Los Angeles and have been practicing for 10 years. I help adults at different stages of life and transitions who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma to help nurture and restore a sense of balance.

I help adults at different stages of life and transitions who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma to help nurture and restore a sense of balance.

My approach to working with clients is centered around the individual as a whole - recognizing intrinsic uniqueness and reinforcing inner strength – supporting an individuals innate ability to grow and thrive.

First session

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions that best addresses your symptoms.

Strengths

Having worked in different therapeutic capacities for over 10 years, I've developed a welcoming and safe environment to help restore balance and stability for you. (a) I collaborate with the client to identify the root cause of your challenges and (b) create a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress and overall growth.

Ideal clients

I really enjoy working with adults who are looking for guidance and support with life transitions. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers and relationships.

Treatment methods

Eclectic

I use an eclectic method in session to have flexibility to meet each clients unique needs and provide support that best fits each clients symptoms.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Hispanic / Latinx

  • Man

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Self Esteem

  • Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

  • Career Counseling

  • Coping Skills

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Life Transitions

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships

  • Postpartum

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 127152

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Ambetter from Health Net

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem

  • Blue Cross

  • Independence Administrators

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Blue Shield

  • Cash - $185 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • Health Net (Commercial)

  • Humana - Medicare

  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare

  • Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

  • Independence Keystone 65 HMO

  • L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

  • L.A. Care Covered

  • L.A. Care Covered Direct

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Scripps Health Plan

  • Sharp Health Plan

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

  • Sutter Health Plan

  • IHSS Healthy Workers

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (46)6 reviews
September 10, 2026

I was nervous about starting therapy but as soon as we started our session, I immediately felt comfortable and the time just flew by. I enjoyed Sam's energy and felt he was very easy to talk to about anything. It was a great first session.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Sam
March 17, 2026

Sam, was open, kind made me feel comfortable, just what I needed and what I am looking for.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Sam
August 18, 2025

*Authentic SOLUTION ORIENTED HUMOROUS INTELIGENT DIRECT *Open-minded **EMPOWERING** Thank You Sam (Sam Castillo) for trulley listening and allowing me to coreect on things that were not being "heard" in ways that they should be heard for myself in what I know are the right perspective for what I went through.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 5 with Sam
Schedule 60 min