Carlos Castillo, LPC

Carlos Castillo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He introduces himself simply and directly so people can decide if he feels like the right fit. Carlos focuses on practical help for people facing big changes and ongoing stress.

Carlos uses clear, straightforward conversations to identify what matters most to each person. He spends the first session listening and setting goals together. From there he helps people develop skills and steps they can use between sessions.

His work addresses anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, anger, addictions, grief, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and career stress. He also supports people dealing with life transitions, caregiving and hospice-related stress, first responder strain, and the challenges of aging. Carlos pays attention to cultural background and sexuality in how he approaches each person's situation.

Carlos describes his style as client-centered and motivational. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques where they fit, and mixes in other approaches to match a person's goals. The process is collaborative - he helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and track progress.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and can be carried out through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Carlos aims to help people build coping skills, reduce unwanted habits, and move forward after hard experiences. If someone wants a practical, goal-focused approach with an emphasis on real-life steps, his way of working may be a good match.

How CBT, Client-Centered Work, and Motivational Interviewing translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and shapes goals that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change unwanted habits. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and build momentum for steps like reducing substance use or improving routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carlos collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He helps set clear short-term goals, then adjusts techniques as progress is tracked together.

Online therapy offers different ways to connect depending on needs. Video calls let people work face-to-face when visuals help the process. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, brief coaching, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday life.