Jennifer Del Castillo
Hi there. My name is Jennifer. My current experience is as a licensed professional counselor & a certified rehabilitation counselor. Telehealth & coffee are my jam. Surviving, thriving, & living my disabled life. My previous work experience includes working as a mental health counselor in the following settings: private practice, in-home counseling, inpatient hospice care; a special education teacher in the public school system, & as a hatha yoga/meditation teacher.
I told you I really love coffee.) I enjoy writing, gardening, photography, adaptive hiking, going on walks, being one with nature, chair yoga, adaptive exercise/sports, & playing puzzle/exploration video/board games.
I enjoy reading a lot. There always seems to be a book in hand these days (physical, audio, or digital). I'm a strong lover of coffee. (See. I told you I really love coffee.) I enjoy writing, gardening, photography, adaptive hiking, going on walks, being one with nature, chair yoga, adaptive exercise/sports, & playing puzzle/exploration video/board games.
First session
In the first session, we'll talk about what brought you into counseling. Discussing your concerns/challenges. To find out what goals/intentions you want towards and how you want to get there. Also, we will discuss how therapy will be scheduled.
Strengths
My counseling style is a warm, person-centered, nonjudgmental, & integrative approach. To healing & change, observation & action, and connection to self & others. All of us experience struggles & suffering in our lives. The focus is to acknowledge what is going on in your life while working towards change from a place of compassion. Focusing on your strengths.
Ideal clients
Chronic pain/illness and disability (including caregiver support), women's concerns, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, stress, 2SLGBGTQ+, coping skills, self-esteem, codependency, gender & sexuality, sex & intimacy while disabled and/or in chronic pain, and nonmonogamous relationships.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Acceptance, or what I like to call "acknowledgment," is something we have to come to a place for. Whether we want to or not, we have to see where we are "stuck." From that place, we can move with our values. Values are what we hold dear and care about the most. Moving from inflexible movement to flexible lifestyle.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy is the nucleus point for all other therapy modalities I use. It is the center that branches out. You come in as someone seeking out help. There is no hierarchical structure between you and me. We are at the same level because you are giving me permission to be on this journey with you.
Eclectic
To see what can be learned and integrated into your life. Incorporating various therapy modalities. Why? There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Observing what you are dealing with from a multifaceted perspective. Meeting you where you are and working together towards insight and understanding.
Humanistic
My bachelor's degree is in humanistic psychology. It is one of the reasons that I went to this university for my bachelor's degree. To focus on your needs and how we work together to reach your fullest potential. Working with your strengths. Building upon them.
Trauma-Informed Care
Whether it is Big-T trauma, small-t trauma, or cumulative trauma, we are affected by this. We work collaboratively to process the trauma. So, you can live your best life possible. Different practices are offered to help you (breathing and somatic) drop-in & ground.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense TPMC1093
- GeorgiaLicense LPC007365
- South CarolinaLicense TLC 193 PC