Fatima Castillo, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Fatima!

I am an LCSW, and I also go by April. I offer a compassionate, supportive space where clients can feel heard, gain insight, and build practical tools for lasting change. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

My focus

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. My goal is to help clients build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting positive change.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, supportive, and practical. I use CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed practices to help clients build coping skills, gain insight, and create meaningful change. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and empowered.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, down-to-earth, and conversational. I strive to create a relaxed, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and talking openly. While therapy is a professional relationship, I want our conversations to feel natural, genuine, and supportive.

My journey to mental healthcare

Growing up, I often witnessed conflict at home and learned to keep my feelings to myself. At a time when talking about emotions wasn't encouraged, I wished I had someone to help me process what I was experiencing. That experience inspired me to become the kind of support I needed and to help others feel heard, understood, and empowered.

My goals for you

Together, we identify meaningful goals and break them into manageable steps. I help clients build on their strengths, develop practical coping skills, gain insight into patterns, and create lasting changes that support their overall well-being.

Our first session

Starting therapy can feel intimidating, so I strive to make the first session feel like a comfortable conversation. We'll discuss what's bringing you in, what you'd like to work on, and what support looks like for you. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the journey ahead.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

Trauma Focused

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Massachusetts Global.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Fatima Castillo