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I have been working for over 20 years in mental health and work well with adults with issues of depression and anxiety. I am licensed in the state of Florida and have a Master's Degree in Social Work. My approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused approaches to improve self-esteem to conquer your emotions, build healthier coping mechanisms and help you deal with your thoughts.
I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, genuine, and collaborative. My sessions are a space where you can show up as you are — no judgment, no pressure — just honest conversation and compassionate support. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing on you and find practical, meaningful ways to help you feel more grounded and at peace.
You may be feeling overwhelmed—like no matter what you try, the tension at home keeps building, your teen seems more distant, or anxiety and sadness are quietly taking over. Maybe it’s hard to talk without things turning into arguments, or your child is acting out in ways that feel unfamiliar. If you're exhausted by conflict, silence, or emotional disconnection, you're not alone. I help adolescents and families navigate depression, anxiety, behavioral struggles, trauma, and relationship challenges with care and clarity.
“I believe that everyone goes through challenges in life. Having someone to guide you on your journey is important. Counseling is a collaborative process and together we will make a plan and begin your journey.
I received my Masters degree from Texas Tech University. I have spent several years working and volunteering with counseling centers, school districts, Disaster work, Career Counseling, Academic Counseling, and teaching. I specialize in working with clients with sleep disorders.
Katherine Castelo, LCSW is a licensed therapist and certified clinical supervisor in Virginia, Texas, Florida, West Virginia, Indiana, Maryland, and Colorado. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in trauma, military and veteran mental health, first-responder wellness, grief, deployment-related stress, and major life transitions.
A former Marine Corps veteran spouse, Katherine brings lived experience and deep cultural understanding to her work. She has served across the DoD, VA, nonprofit, and civilian sectors, providing high-level clinical care, consultation, and program leadership.
She previously oversaw a Defense Health Agency program for transitioning service members and served as the U.S. Army Reserve Psychological Health Program Director, leading outreach for more than 200,000 soldiers and families and advising on post-suicide psychological autopsies as part of the USAR Fatality Review Board.
Katherine also worked as a civilian Employee Assistance Program (EAP) manager for the U.S. Navy and as a casualty assistance consultant for NCIS, developing programs focused on readiness, crisis response, and deployment-cycle support.
As founder of Awaken Wellness Center, her practice centers on trauma recovery, crisis intervention, and integrative therapies. She is trained in Brainspotting, IFS-informed work, and trauma-responsive care, and has provided trainings for service members, clinicians, and community providers on PTSD, MST, suicide prevention, and Brainspotting.
Today, Katherine consults with the SAFE Project’s SAFE Veterans initiative and teaches caregiver wellness classes with Semper Fi & America’s Fund, bringing compassionate, evidence-based, culturally grounded care to military members, veterans, first responders, caregivers, and their families.
I want therapy to be your safe space to be however you are, feel however you feel, and say whatever you need to say, without judgement. Once we bring compassion and validation to those experiences, we can begin to create a vision for change. I support you in setting goals, building skills and overcoming barriers to the life that you desire. I'm also a brain science nerd, so I can help you understand why you respond the way you do.
I have been practicing for over 20 years working with motivated clients who want to learn more about themselves.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 3 years of clinical mental health experience. I graduated from Troy University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and was trained by the University of Central Florida in Trauma Management Therapy.
I have a wide range of experience with adolescents and adults including time spent as an inpatient therapist as well as an outpatient therapist in the community mental health setting and in private practice.
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