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Yara Castillo, LPC, LPCC

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I graduated from the University of Houston with an MEd in Counseling. I am passionate about helping others feel heard and validated. I have extensive experience working with populations with chronic mental illness. I have worked in inpatient hospital settings, partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, and group and private practices. My style is Eclectic as I use a variety of therapeutic styles and interventions during sessions, such as Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, Mindfulness, Attachment-Based therapy and Strengths-Based therapy.

I specialize in treating anxiety, life transitions, and Bipolar disorder. I approach clients with curiosity about their life and their choices and help create a safe place for them to feel heard and validated.
I fully believe people are capable of making healthy decisions for themselves, but the strength and courage to make those decisions can easily get pushed down by the daily stresses and past traumas of life.

Disclaimer: I do not write letters or fill out forms related to Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave of absences (LOA), disability, emotional support animals (ESA), or any other type of medical forms/documentation.

Professional experience

6yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TX LPC 78667

CA LPCC 11550

Reviews

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I love Yara and I hope to have many more sessions with her.

Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Yara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

I had four video sessions with Yara as well as discussions in the platform's messaging. She was great! She was thorough in asking questions and getting to know me in order to understand my priorities and how to best help. I enjoyed every session, definitely learned how to better cope with my anxiety and would 10/10 recommend her!

Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Yara for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

I've only had a little bit of time with Yara, but she seems very passionate, smart, organized, and experienced. I'm happy to have her as my counselor.

Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Yara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I am extremely happy so far with the work that is being done! Yara listens, and genuinely seems concerned and invested in my wellbeing. She actively sends me links to things she believes would help my circumstances, and she makes sure I feel I am getting the help I need! 100% would recommend and am looking forward to further care.

Written on Jul 13, 2021 after therapy with Yara for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes