Tiontay Castillo

Tiontay Castillo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, workplace strain, and compassion fatigue. She works with people who feel stuck or isolated and supports those trying to find clearer purpose and more self-compassion. Her approach is practical and respectful, and she encourages small, doable steps forward.

She believes each person is the expert on their life. Sessions focus on the client's goals and strengths. That means listening first, then building from what already works for the client.

Her background includes five years in social services in New York. That experience shaped a straightforward style that mixes active listening with goal-focused conversation. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to center the client's perspective. Motivational Interviewing helps when people want to make changes but feel unsure how to begin.

Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify practical steps and short-term goals. Together these approaches make sessions feel collaborative and action-oriented. Tiontay aims to help people move through guilt, shame, caregiver stress, and feelings of loneliness while honoring their values.

She invites people to start with a short intake so they can see if the style fits. The first meetings often focus on concrete concerns and priorities. From there, plans are adjusted to match the client's pace and needs.

How Tiontay’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the center of each session. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's lead to explore concerns like loneliness or low self-esteem. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and the confidence to act, which can be useful for career shifts, caregiving decisions, or stepping out of isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tiontay will work together with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what helps, adjusting plans, and trying different small steps until something feels helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue sessions during life changes while focusing on practical goals and small behavior changes that translate into everyday life.