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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S (he, him)

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11020 S. Tryon Street Unit 408 Charlotte, NC 28273
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Everyone has a story! We are interested in yours because it matters. Regardless of how simple or deep it may be, we all deserve to be heard. Our team of clinicians find it very rewarding working with individuals, couples and families in their recovery process. Utilizing effective techniques that will allow them the freedom to accomplish their goal of healing and recovery! Our team takes it personal in providing clients with an environment that is safe, where their voices are heard, empowered and without judgment.
Along with a systemic approach, our team utilize models to best fit clients achieve their goals. This includes practicing from a trauma-based perspective being sensitive cross-culturally working with individuals/couples/families, LGBTQIA + clients, and Non-Monogamous Relationships such as the Polyamory community.
Our clinicians are trained and work best with individual teenagers and adolescents starting at age 13 and up, as well as adults. We also specialize in couples and family therapy. Select your therapist that you find would work well with you and contact our office to schedule, we are here to walk this journey together toward recovery and life fulfillment.
Call or Living Life Wellness Center now for a free 15 minute consultation - (980) 236-1660

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Living Life Wellness Center

11020 S. Tryon Street

Unit 408

Charlotte, NC 28273 map

(980) 236-1660

Living Life Wellness Center Matthews

6401 Carmel Road

Suite 203

Charlotte, NC 28226 map

Website
I specialize in Family Conflict, Marital and Premarital and Relationship Issues 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (980) 236-1660
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Living Life Wellness Center

11020 S. Tryon Street

Unit 408

Charlotte, NC 28273 map

(980) 236-1660

Living Life Wellness Center Matthews

6401 Carmel Road

Suite 203

Charlotte, NC 28226 map

Website
I specialize in Family Conflict, Marital and Premarital and Relationship Issues 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (980) 236-1660
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (980) 236-1660

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Ray Castillo

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 2408 Ray Castillo
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended Pfeiffer University, MA/Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practicing Board LCAS-27066 / 2021
  • Membership with American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 183114 / 2020
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I have over 5 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families as a Licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. I specialize in relational work as well as addiction counseling. I also supervise other clinicians and graduate interns.
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 236-1660
"
I have over 5 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families as a Licensed as Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. I specialize in relational work as well as addiction counseling. I also supervise other clinicians and graduate interns.
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 236-1660

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Family Conflict
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Terapia de Parejas; Terapia en Espanol
  • Terapia Individual; Terapia de Familia
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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As a marriage and family therapist, I specialize in working with couples and families find solutions to their existing challenges of their relationships. As a substance counselor, I work with individuals, couples, or families who are victims of substance use disorders that affect and interrupt them from living a fulfilled life. I utilize evidence-based approaches in my therapeutic approaches.
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 236-1660
"
As a marriage and family therapist, I specialize in working with couples and families find solutions to their existing challenges of their relationships. As a substance counselor, I work with individuals, couples, or families who are victims of substance use disorders that affect and interrupt them from living a fulfilled life. I utilize evidence-based approaches in my therapeutic approaches.
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 236-1660

9 Endorsements

Jessica Rodgers
Jessica Rodgers
EdSMEdLMHC
Ray is a such a warm and welcoming therapist whose ambition to help others exceeds many in this field!
Boyce L Smith
Boyce L Smith
CounselorMALCMHCALCASCCSNCC
Ray is an excellent therapist, mentor, and leader. He is warm, empathetic, and very open-minded.
Cassandra Horton
Cassandra Horton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounselorMALCMHC
I have had the privilege to not only work with Ray, but to learn from him as a mentor for the last year. Ray's passion to help others does not go unnoticed. He is very empathetic toward clients and is determined to help them obtain their goals.
Bethany Otten
Bethany Otten
Licensed Professional CounselorLCMHCNCCMAERYT500YACEP
Ray goes out of his way to check in with others because he genuinely cares about how people are doing. His authentic nature to help others is evident in all of his interactions. His wealth of knowledge has helped shape my own journey as a Counselor.
Hallie Amat
Hallie Amat
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWLCASA
Ray is an excellent, caring therapist as well as leader. He works to provide more access to people who are underserved, such as the Latino/a and Lgbtq+ communities.
Brooke Hunter
Brooke Hunter
MSLCMHCLCASA
Ray is such a caring and empathetic therapist, person and mentor! He believes in paying it forward, not only to and for our clients, but also to everyone we meet. I am blessed and privileged to work with him.
Steve Blahitka
Steve Blahitka
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFTLCAS-A
Ray is everything you want in a therapist. He is compassionate and knowledgeable but also has an innate ability to connect with people and instantly gain their trust.
Abundant Joy Counseling, PLLC
Abundant Joy Counseling, PLLC
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
I've had the pleasure of working with Ray and have learned so much from him. He is a great clinician, and is doing wonderful work for the Spanish-speaking population in Charlotte, as well as providing a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in his practice.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Hablo Espanol.
Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Hablo Espanol.
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I utilize evidence-based approaches within my therapeutic practice. For couples and families, I utilize family systems approaches that include experiential, narrative, and strengths-based/solution focused approaches. When practicing addiction counseling, I utilize CBT/DBT, experiential therapy, as well as motivational interviewing approaches.
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 236-1660
"
I utilize evidence-based approaches within my therapeutic practice. For couples and families, I utilize family systems approaches that include experiential, narrative, and strengths-based/solution focused approaches. When practicing addiction counseling, I utilize CBT/DBT, experiential therapy, as well as motivational interviewing approaches.
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 236-1660

Location

Primary Location

Living Life Wellness Center

11020 S. Tryon Street

Unit 408

Charlotte, NC 28273

(980) 236-1660

Additional Location

Living Life Wellness Center Matthews

6401 Carmel Road

Suite 203

Charlotte, NC 28226

(980) 236-1660
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 236-1660
Photo of Ray G Castillo - Living Life Wellness Center, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Living Life Wellness Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 236-1660