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Tiontay Castillo

Tiontay Castillo

LCSW

New York

Encouraging, strength-focused social worker

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 100562
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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  1. About Tiontay

    Tiontay Castillo is a New York licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, depression, and compassion fatigue. She speaks directly and kindly, and she encourages people to notice the strengths they already have. Signing up for therapy can feel hard, and she aims to make the first step easier for those who reach out.

    With five years of social services experience, she frames sessions around each person's story and what matters most to them. She uses client-centered ideas to follow the person's lead and build goals that feel realistic. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people want to find their own reasons for change and strengthen their resolve.

    Solution-Focused Therapy influences how she sets short-term goals and tracks progress. Sessions often focus on small practical steps that can fit into a busy life. She pays attention to workplace stress, caregiver strain, and feelings of isolation that can make daily tasks harder.

    In sessions she listens for values, strengths, and realistic options. She helps people sort through guilt, shame, and forgiveness questions so they can move forward. People who want to explore life purpose, self-love, or women's issues will find a straightforward and supportive presence.

    Tiontay works in English and practices in New York. She encourages anyone thinking about therapy to take the matching questionnaire and schedule a session to see how the work could fit their life.

  2. How her approaches can work online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for wanting change and build motivation at their own pace. It uses open questions and reflective listening to uncover what matters and what might get in the way, which can be helpful for career changes, self-care, and habits related to stress.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's view and priorities. The therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and offers support that matches the client's goals. This approach suits people who want a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through anxiety, self-esteem, or life direction.

    Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods based on goals, preferences, and what works in early sessions. If a particular tool or focus doesn't fit, they will adjust the plan together.

    Session logistics should be checked before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove commute time so therapy fits into a busy day. Confirm current session options and scheduling details when you arrange your first appointment.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does she help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, depression, and compassion fatigue, along with caregiver stress, loneliness, and workplace problems.

    What is her style in sessions?

    She follows a client-centered style that listens first and builds goals from the person's priorities. Sessions focus on practical next steps and the client's own values.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has five years of professional experience working in social services and brings that background into therapeutic conversations.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices from that state.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Does she work with international clients?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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