Luke Carsto
Luke Carsto
(he/him)
I have been working in the mental health field for 17 years since his getting his undergraduate degree in Psychology and 7 years of experience working in a community mental health agency setting. While working in an acute psychiatric hospital, he decided to earn his master’s degree in counseling. After graduation, I worked as a Project Coordinator for a county-funded program that would provide mental health services for county-funded programs throughout Montgomery County. He also has experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum in school and home settings. I have experience working with children, adolescents and adults, individual, couples, family and group therapy. He specializes in working with individuals experiencing trauma, and domestic violence. mood and anxiety barriers, grief, and adjusting to changes in one’s life. I believe that the person seeking help is the one who has control over their treatment and ultimately their lives. He works to tailor your therapeutic experience to match your subjective needs providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapy models with a holistic approach by recommending integrative complementary and alternative therapies – which have been shown to improve cognition and mind-body connection.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During out first session, I will conduct an interview to gather information to see things on a big picture scale. This will lead me to see how I may be able to help in subsequent sessions. I am also a big believer in autonomy. I will aid in getting things going, but I like to promote assertiveness and self advocacy.
The treatment methods and tools I utilize
I utilize a holistic method of treatment. He also utilizes CBT, Trauma therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused, person-centered, and mindfulness
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My biggest strengths are meeting clients where they are at, challenging them to try and perceive things differently. With my experience, I have seen a multitude of barriers and challenges. Working with those affected by trauma and domestic issues has led me to be able to provide an empathetic and informed interaction.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Over the years I have realized I can be the most effective working with client between the ages of 16 and 55 years old. I am a certified trauma professional with a specialty in Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence, but have worked with a wide range of individuals. I am trained in individual counseling. I have experience with couples counseling, but I am not a licensed marriage and family counseling. I work best with individuals in session.