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Mental Resilience Counseling

Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC

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Ruskin, FL 33573
Life can feel overwhelming when stress and pressure start to take over your thoughts and emotions. You may appear capable on the outside while feeling tired, disconnected, or unsure on the inside. I help adults slow things down, build resilience, and reconnect with a sense of clarity and direction. Therapy with me is practical, supportive, and focused on meaningful, lasting change.
We support children and adults who feel overwhelmed by stress, pressure, or life changes. Our work is practical and structured, focusing on building resilience, emotional balance, and healthy coping skills. We work best with individuals and families ready to invest in consistent, thoughtful support and meaningful growth.
If you or your child have been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, you are not alone. Support can make a meaningful difference. I invite you to reach out when you’re ready to take the next step toward greater balance, clarity, and resilience.
Call or Mental Resilience Counseling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (813) 819-8969

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ruskin, FL 33573

(813) 819-8969
Website
Therapy is offered primarily via secure telehealth for children and adults across Florida.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (813) 819-8969
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Ruskin, FL 33573

(813) 819-8969
Website
Therapy is offered primarily via secure telehealth for children and adults across Florida.
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna EAP
  • Anthem
  • Anthem EAP
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Humana Medicare
  • Magellan
  • Optum
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Fees are discussed openly so there are no surprises. I am a private-pay practice and do not accept insurance, which allows therapy to remain flexible and focused on your needs. I can provide a receipt upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 819-8969
"
Fees are discussed openly so there are no surprises. I am a private-pay practice and do not accept insurance, which allows therapy to remain flexible and focused on your needs. I can provide a receipt upon request for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 819-8969

Qualifications

    Counselor: Charles A Castillo

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH26214 Charles A Castillo
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended Grand Canyon University, Doctoral, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Clayton State University Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Human Services / 2004
  • Degree/Diploma from Liberty University Masters of Art in Professional Counseling / 2012
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My professional journey includes over two decades of service, leadership, and clinical work focused on helping others grow through life's challenges. This background shapes my calm, structured approach to supporting resilience, hope, and meaningful change.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 819-8969
"
My professional journey includes over two decades of service, leadership, and clinical work focused on helping others grow through life's challenges. This background shapes my calm, structured approach to supporting resilience, hope, and meaningful change.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 819-8969

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Coaching
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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We help children and adults with stress, overwhelmed, life changes, and relationship challenges. Treatment typically involves building resilience, learning practical coping tools, and strengthening emotional balance. Clients can expect renewed hope, greater clarity, and increased confidence in handling daily life.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 819-8969
"
We help children and adults with stress, overwhelmed, life changes, and relationship challenges. Treatment typically involves building resilience, learning practical coping tools, and strengthening emotional balance. Clients can expect renewed hope, greater clarity, and increased confidence in handling daily life.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 819-8969

Endorsement

Tanya Ruiz
Tanya Ruiz
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW-QSBCBA-QSTherapyEMDR
I had the privilege of working alongside with this great therapist, and I can say with full confidence that his approach to therapy is deeply compassionate and refreshingly authentic. He truly embodies what it means to be effective and client-centered.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I draw from mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, strengths-focused, solution-focused, Humanistic, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approaches to help build resilience and hope. Sessions are supportive, practical, and paced to help you feel understood while learning tools you can use in everyday life.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 819-8969
"
I draw from mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, strengths-focused, solution-focused, Humanistic, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) approaches to help build resilience and hope. Sessions are supportive, practical, and paced to help you feel understood while learning tools you can use in everyday life.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 819-8969

Location

Primary Location

Ruskin, FL 33573

(813) 819-8969
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Therapy is offered primarily via secure telehealth for children and adults across Florida.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (813) 819-8969
"
Therapy is offered primarily via secure telehealth for children and adults across Florida.
Photo of Charles A Castillo - Mental Resilience Counseling, Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Mental Resilience Counseling
Counselor, MA, PhD, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (813) 819-8969