Kathleen Casillas, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Kathleen Casillas

Focus areas

Anxiety

Divorce Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Domestic Violence

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

Eclectic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kathleen Casillas

Hi there, I'm Kathleen! I'm Kathy Casillas, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, practicing in the field for almost 17 years. In my many years as a therapist, I find myself using DBT and Strength-Based Approaches, as well as Art Therapy for a bottoms-up approach that works great to combat fears and anxiety. My favorite mantra is "Don't look back?you?re not going that way" by Mary Engelbreit. My approach I find that DBT and Mindfulness skills are very helpful for finding balance in our current hectic world. In my 17 years of doing therapy, I have seen the role that faith plays in healing, and I don't shy away from clients who want to discuss their faith or who may struggle with it. Using Art and Narrative Therapy has also been a nice way to offer some change for clients who may want to try something different. My focus I have worked with all ages, from as young as 5 to 75. Typically, I work with older teens and older adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, and life changes. I have found that teaching coping skills and tools that can be used daily helps to combat symptoms of anxiety and depressed mood. My communication style During a session, I like to think of the room I am in as a Sacred Container?the space must be peaceful and quiet, with an ambiance that is inviting and calm. The feedback I have received from past clients is that I am able to be empathic and overall accepting of where they are on their journey. My journey to therapy When I was in high school, my school counselor saw that I had good qualities and allowed me to be part of the "Peer Counseling Program" at school. I loved doing this and knew right away that the field was for me. Unfortunately, life threw me some curves and unforeseen circumstances that delayed my entry to graduate school. The losses, the pain, and being divorced at such a young age were not part of my life plan but also gave me the strength and knowledge I would find beneficial in working with clients.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Central CA

Education and training

NPI number

1457575953

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What practice does Kathleen Casillas work with?

Kathleen Casillas works with Rula Health - Central CA.

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