Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Tiontay Castillo, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 100562
- NPI
- 1073404505
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Tiontay supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Tiontay
Tiontay Castillo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with five years of experience in social services. She focuses on stress, anxiety, low self esteem, career concerns, depression and compassion fatigue. Her work also covers caregiver stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, women's issues and workplace problems.
She uses a straightforward style in sessions. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for their strengths. Conversations tend to be practical and goal-focused, with attention to what is getting in the way of everyday functioning.
Her approach draws from client-centered methods, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often include listening to what matters most to the client, clarifying goals, and trying small, manageable steps that can change patterns over time.
She listens for stressors at work and home that are making things harder. For someone worn down by caregiving, or feeling stuck by guilt or shame, sessions aim to identify concrete coping steps. When career or workplace issues come up, she helps sort priorities and possible next actions.
Practical matters such as scheduling, short-term goals, and measurable progress are part of how she works. The first session typically covers current concerns and immediate priorities, then together they plan next steps based on what the client wants to address.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. Online sessions using this approach center on what matters most to the client and help clarify personal goals. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by exploring values and small next steps. It suits issues like career transitions, lifestyle shifts, and breaking unhelpful habits. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying immediate, practical steps and past successes that can be repeated; it is useful when someone wants quicker, goal-oriented progress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then suggest which methods to try. That recommendation is collaborative and can be adjusted as needed based on how the client responds.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins that align with work breaks. They can also let someone speak without needing to travel and support step-by-step work on stress, workplace problems, caregiving strain, and mood concerns. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions fit daily life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self esteem, career and workplace issues, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also focuses on caregiver stress, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses client-centered listening combined with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize practical goals and small steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in social services. That background informs her focus on everyday stressors and workplace concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. The credential is listed as NY LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription tier and location details.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process sets up the initial appointment and intake steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers