Carlos Castillo, LPC

Carlos Castillo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 3 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing major life transitions and adjustment stress, offering practical support for issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, career changes, and compassion fatigue. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has worked with a wide range of populations, including veterans, immigrants, college graduates, retirees, people leaving the criminal justice system, individuals with substance use histories, and those managing chronic or terminal illness.

Carlos uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and presence, combining motivational interviewing with interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that denotes his licensure to provide counseling services in Texas (TX LPC 76613). His first session focuses on getting to know each person and creating a clear treatment plan: together they identify goals and outline steps to achieve them so progress can be measured and adjusted as needed.

Carlos frames therapy as a collaborative process that helps people develop healthier coping skills, build stronger relationships, reduce unwanted habits, and work toward personal goals. He aims to meet each client where they are and tailor interventions to their unique needs and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the person and their experience at the core of the work, prioritizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore values, identity, and life changes at their own pace; this approach is helpful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, grief, and adjustment stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical skills and exercises, making it useful for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and managing patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversation style designed to resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially effective for substance use, lifestyle shifts, and goals that require sustained commitment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carlos will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility constraints, or those living far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into everyday life while still working with licensed professionals and therapists trained to support change.