Oliver De Castro

My communication style

Working with me is like working with your closest ally. My goal is always to create a safe and comfortable environment where clients feel comfortable working through their barriers. I use a person-centered approach with sensitivity toward all things meaningful to my clients.

My journey to mental healthcare

At a sleepaway camp for homeless children, I was assigned a child with autism who had been expelled the previous summer. I studied and worked closely with him. Seeing him celebrate managing his behavior was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, teaching me we can create positive change with the right effort.

My goals for you

Goal-setting is a collaboration. I empower clients to exercise their autonomy in setting their own personal goals for therapy, where my job is to walk and help guide them through barriers. Should clients struggle to identify goals, I help guide them in identifying goals that suit their desire and best interest.

Our first session

Clients should expect a low-pressure and engaging first session. I believe the most efficient therapy is one where clients have the opportunity to build rapport and trust with a therapist. The efficacy of treatment is always higher when therapy and clients have established trust.

I identify as...

• Male
• Hispanic or Latinx, Biracial or Multiracial
• Christian