Esther Castillo, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Esther!

I take pleasure in working with individuals seeking to overcome major obstacles to achieve 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. I am fluent in Spanish!

My focus

I enjoy working with all individuals regardless of race, gender, diagnosis, cultural or religious beliefs.

My approach

My therapeutic approach to providing therapy is CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Trauma-Informed, Family, and Couple Therapy.

My communication style

I provide a safe place where you can share your struggles, obstacles, and challenges that hinder you from achieving your goals. It's also essential for me to challenge you, but only in the direction you want to be headed.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been motivated to help others overcome life's challenges and obstacles. I began as a certified substance use counselor and worked toward obtaining my degree. I wouldn't work in any other field, as it has been my passion and honor to help individuals and families reach their full potential.

My goals for you

I take a client-centered approach and understand the importance of being ready for change. Actual change comes from within, and I pride myself on helping my clients reach their full potential.

Our first session

A warm, welcoming, and safe environment, where you can share what brings you to seek treatment and your expectations from me to move forward in your journey of recovery and healing.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Art Therapy

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Science in Education (MS ED) in Board Of Behavioral Science from Marriage and Family Therapist Associate - University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Esther Castillo