Licensed to practice in New York and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 10 more.

Michelle Castillo

(she/her)

LCSW, 7 years of experience
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About me

As a bilingual Latinx/e Therapist based in NY I am especially equipped to support adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions by offering a warm, grounded, and nonjudgmental space where they can feel heard and understood. I believe in meeting people where they are and tailoring care to each person’s unique needs and goals. I use a trauma-informed approach which incorporates EMDR, mindfulness, and practical tools to help clients heal, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, you can expect a warm, supportive space where we focus on getting to know you, what brought you to therapy, and what you hope to change. I believe in meeting people where they are, moving at a pace that feels comfortable, and making sure you feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll begin to explore your goals and discuss how I can support you through a personalized, trauma-informed approach.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I use a trauma-informed approach which incorporates EMDR, mindfulness, and practical tools to help clients heal, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with adults and older adolescents navigating transitions or feeling stuck—in school, work, relationships, or identity. Many are in creative fields, seeking comfort and confidence in their work environments. I also have extensive experience with clients managing complex trauma, grief, and family dynamics, using EMDR, CBT, and trauma‑informed care to support regulation, self‑compassion, and meaningful, lasting change in daily life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

ADHD

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Identifies as

Black / African American

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I help clients change the way they think about themselves and the world around them so they can feel more positive about themselves and others.

EMDR

I help people process traumatic events so they become desensitized to them and can have live a life that is more manageable without the symptoms of trauma.

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