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Dr. Patrick Casthely, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes
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About me

Hello, I am Dr. Patrick A Casthely. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), a Master-Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), and a Certified Mental health Professional (CMHP). I hold a Doctorate in Philosophy with emphasis in Counseling. I have completed the Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior therapy (TF-CBT) trainings, and I am board recognized. I have over twenty four years of experience as a therapist, in both the Community Mental Health Model, Substance Abuse Treatment Provider, and in Private Practice. My experience includes working with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life.

My counseling style is eclectic, meaning I incorporate a variety of therapeutic modalities to create the ideal treatment to meet the client's needs. I strive to provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgemental, and empathic therapeutic environment. I believe that everyone is uniquely different and may not respond to a one size fits all therapeutic modality. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, person centered, family systemic, and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific goals and desires. I tend to work with clients from a strength-based, positive, and affirming perspective. My specialties include assessment/evaluation, substance abuse/addictions counseling, individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, play therapy, etc. I have experience working with adults, children/adolescents, couples and families within a multitude of different settings. I am a holistic practitioner that believes in treating mind, body, and spirit. I am skilled in both Mental Health and Substance Abuse, evidenced by my certifications.

It takes courage to take the first step towards addressing life's problems. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and help you discover the answers, within yourself. I hope to earn the privilege of working with you!

Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Hearing Impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Visually Impaired, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

FL LMHC MH11708

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Patrick Casthely. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Great person and therapist who has taught me so much . Very thankful for his advice and look forward to learning from him

Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Patrick for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Good to chat with, professional and personable

Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Patrick for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue

I adore Dr P ! He has changed my life and helped me tremendously

Written on May 19, 2023 after therapy with Patrick for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and family conflicts

Dr. Casthely is a very prominent therapist that helps with very understanding notions to connect to others that may be going through a tough time. I Recommend this therapist for anyone that is struggling with any personal life situations that are going on in your life. If you are feeling down badly, Dr. Casthely will help you through the stressful struggle.

Written on May 16, 2023 after therapy with Patrick for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adh

Such an amazing therapist he took me from hopeless dark times to a place where i appreciate myself and strive to be better. I would recommend him to anyone struggling with any situation.

Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Patrick for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr Casthely has been a great source of information, kindness and support. He offers a valuable and unique perspective that has helped me to reframe my thinking. I have seen great improvements in my life because of our sessions.

Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Patrick for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching