Carlos Castillo , LPC

Carlos Castillo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings a focused, person-centered style to therapeutic work. With three years of clinical experience, he supports people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, and a range of life transitions. He also works with clients facing issues such as low self-esteem, anger, sleeping difficulties, career uncertainty, compassion fatigue, multicultural concerns, and matters related to sexuality and identity. Carlos is bilingual in English and Spanish, and he applies this language proficiency to engage with a diverse set of clients.

Carlos emphasizes collaboration and respect in sessions, helping clients define clear goals and develop practical coping strategies. His practice is grounded in client-centered therapy - prioritizing the person’s values and goals - while drawing on motivational interviewing to foster intrinsic motivation and on cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. In an initial session he focuses on understanding each client’s story and establishing a treatment plan tailored to the goals they identify, with measurable steps to guide progress.

Carlos values presence and attentive listening as central therapeutic tools and aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore change at their own pace. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and brings those credentials to his clinical approach. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Client-Centered and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s own goals and lived experience, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports their personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns, and it often includes practical exercises to build new coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change, which can be useful for addictions, behavior change, and readiness-based issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carlos works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. This helps ensure that therapy remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, schedule sessions around busy lives, and continue care through life transitions, while still working with licensed professionals who use structured approaches like client-centered work, CBT, and motivational interviewing.