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Merari E Fernandez Castro

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT (she, her)

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Chicago, IL 60610
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to look at your deepest fears and face them with the support of an experienced and trusted therapist. At the Healing Journey Psychotherapy, I am committed to work with you and support you through a style that is relational, inquisitive, compassionate and challenging. My areas of expertise include surviving sexual abuse, domestic violence, chronic pain and the after effects of traumatic experiences in relationships.
I am here to help you navigate complex family dynamics as a result of these traumatic experiences given the fact post traumatic experiences can manifest in oneself and in relationships to others. I provide trauma focused, culturally sensitive and body inclusive psychotherapy taking into account your interests and uniqueness.
I invite you to explore the information on my website in order to consider if we can walk your healing journey together. I am currently open to new referrals so feel free to connect via psychology today or schedule a first time appointment through the website.
Take the first step to help. Call or Merari E Fernandez Castro now - (312) 257-3683

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Healing Journey Psychotherapy PLLC

Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 257-3683
My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (312) 257-3683
Photo of Merari E Fernandez Castro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

The Healing Journey Psychotherapy PLLC

Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 257-3683
My website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

Check, Health Savings Account, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Choice
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Not accepting Medicaid
  • Out of Network
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (312) 257-3683
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (312) 257-3683

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149.014034 Merari E Fernandez Castro
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 20 years
  • Attended The Institute for Clinical Social Work, Ph.D.
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Life Force Yoga Practitioner LFYP-Level I / 2012
  • Certificate from Certified Yoga Instructor CYT-200 / 2009
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (312) 257-3683
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (312) 257-3683

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Domestic Violence

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (312) 257-3683
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (312) 257-3683


Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
  • Yoga Psychotherapy
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (312) 257-3683
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (312) 257-3683

Location

Primary Location

The Healing Journey Psychotherapy PLLC

Chicago, IL 60610

(312) 257-3683
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Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 257-3683
Photo of Merari E Fernandez Castro, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Merari E Fernandez Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CYT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (312) 257-3683