VIRGINIA CASTILLO, LCPC
My Experience
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I received my master’s in professional counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. I have been a therapist in private group practice and community mental health in the Chicagoland area. I have also worked as a mental health consultant for federally funded programs in Cicero and Berwyn, IL. I have experience working with children, teens and adults from a variety cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
MY PHILOSOPHY
I believe that the therapeutic relationship is important. It is a crucial building block for achieving the most positive outcomes in treatment. In order for therapy to work, you have to feel comfortable with the therapist you choose. The relationship between client and therapist is a unique one, one in which you get to experience loving professional boundaries, honesty, compassion, inspiration and guidance. When enough trust has been established, it is one in which you can safely explore the most difficult subjects without fear, shame or judgement. Therapy works best when you are ready to do the work. If you are ready to take the deep dive into the things that you want to change, heal and work through, I am ready to work with you.
HOW I CAN HELP
My approach to treatment is a collaborative and compassionate one. We will work together to address any issues that you want to work on. I will meet you wherever you are on your journey, whether it be experiencing therapy for the first time or having years of experience in therapy. I bring my professional clinical expertise along with a compassionate heart to each session. Our work will be done in a safe, non-judgmental, peaceful environment. I also like to use humor when appropriate. Expect there to be tears of joy and tears of pain in sessions! Being bilingual and bi-cultural, I incorporate a multicultural perspective and can conduct sessions in English or Spanish