Hi there! Nice to e-meet you. My name is Liza, pronounced Lisa, last name Castro and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am not your ordinary therapist and will always be honest and truthful with you, even if it may sting just a little, no matter what. Change is not always comfortable and neither is the truth and lets be honest, change can hurt sometimes. If this is what you need, then I am who you seek. I am a great coach and cheerleader and will help you understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and help you explore how to become the best version of you. I am here to help you win in your own way, one choice at a time.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients can expect to talk about their presenting issues, concerns, personal and family history, their desires and outcomes for therapy and goals. Client can expect to arrive at a safe space to feel unjudged and be their authentic self, unapologetically and be supported no matter what. Clients can expect to learn that they are in control of their therapy and their treatment. Clients can expect to work with a therapist who graduated from the school of Hard Knocks and brings a lot of personal and professional life experience to the table. Clients will be asked for their permission to continue services and collaborate to build a positive therapeutic alliance and not just assume their therapist expects their participation.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am authentic, honest, caring and really let my clients know that they are special to me because that is how I feel about my profession. I provide hope, optimism, motivation and help clients accept accountability for their actions so they can grow and make better choices. I am a team-player and then a leader, and I am here for each client that provides me the opportunity to serve and work alongside them on their journey toward positive mental health. I am emotionally strong and will never let my feelings get in the way and I do not get my feelings hurt, as I do not take things personal. My greatest strength: I never give up on hope because I know hard work always pays off.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is the fundamental foundation, in my opinion, of what therapy encompasses and how to use evidence-based practices to help clients dealing with issues stemming from negative thoughts, negative emotions and negative behaviors. It is what I like to consider the best first model to utilize in therapy and works wonderfully in conjunction with many other modalities, which is what I do and my technique is different with every client.
Christian Counseling
I am a Christian therapist, but I do not EVER let my personal beliefs cross boundaries with any client ever. I have always been successful as therapist and work well with everyone. It does not matter what you believe, my goal and focus remains unwavering and caters to who you are and what your beliefs are; no matter where where they stem from. I will always show respect for who my client is and will always desire to work to prove myself worthy of earning a clients respect and vote of confidence. I don't take that for granted ever.