Esther Castillo
Hi! I am Esther Castillo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I take pleasure in working with individuals (s) who are seeking to overcome significant obstacles to obtain contentment.
My emphasis has been working with individuals and their families to overcome trauma, addiction, and mental health stigma so they can reach their full potential.
My emphasis has been working with individuals and their families to overcome trauma, addiction, and mental health stigma so they can reach their full potential. I am fluent in Spanish!
First session
In our first session, we'll briefly introduce ourselves and then discuss your specific challenges. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
The greatest strength I possess as a provider is that I am patient, compassionate, and understanding, with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I have worked with a wide diversity of individuals struggling with trauma, mental health, and addictions for the past 20 years; I've developed a sense of understanding and compassion to help you identify the root cause of your issues and challenges to create a tailored treatment plan that leads to measurable progress.
Ideal clients
I enjoy helping individuals who need guidance, strength, and a voice to overcome challenges that hinder their daily struggles. I enjoy assisting clients who are willing to make changes in their lives, are motivated to commit to treatment, and are ready to embark on a new journey to recovery. I prefer working with individuals from a remote setting regardless of race, gender, diagnosis, cultural or religious beliefs, etc.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems. It targets unhealthy thought patterns to promote healing.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-focused brief therapy is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy that focuses on solution-building rather than problem-solving. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy that analyze present problems and past causes, Solution-focused brief therapy concentrates on current circumstances and future hopes.
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care or Trauma-and violence-informed care, is a framework for relating to and helping people who have experienced negative consequences after exposure to dangerous experience
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy or counseling that aims at addressing the needs of children and adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties related to traumatic life events.
Location
Virtual sessions