Hello and welcome to my profile!
My primary approach to practice is based on Humanistic Psychology with an emphasis on Strength Based approaches. I started out as a psych major (BA) and later went into social work with a Master's in Social Work to gain a broad perspective. I am licensed in Montana, Kentucky and Ohio as a LCSW and LISW respectively. I have worked with complex cases and multiple populations (i.e., older adults and their families, Dual Diagnosis and SUD, LGBTQ, forensic, domestic violence, motivational and coaching, depression and anxiety, trauma, poverty and veterans). I enjoy working with people. Often, in therapy, it can be a little tough in the beginning, before you feel better. I have found that sometimes talking about these issues make them real, concrete, which can be very scary. My virtual office is a safe place. There is no judgement. I can work with different situations and work as a team or more of a guide to find the answers in you. In the Humanistic view, our stance is that we all hold the answers inside of us, we sometimes need assistance in bringing them out. I work from the perspective that you are the expert on you. My goal is to help you to feel better and to see a brighter future ahead.
Thank you for your courage to pursue this avenue!
Note: Just a reminder for clients, please make sure you are residing in Montana, Ohio or Kentucky to receive services. If you travel out of town, please make sure to schedule only when back in one of those states. I know it's tricky during the holidays and school breaks!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
KY LCSW 256248
OH LISW I.2103208
MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-50664
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Judea Castillo Winter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She’s the best!
Written on Jan 22, 2023 after therapy with Judea for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,
Judea is amazingly supportive, knowledgeable, and kind. I've found gentle and positive guidance through our sessions and I'm utilizing the tools that she has given me on a regular basis. I'm so grateful for her!
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with Judea for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Extremely competent therapist who gets right down to work. She takes a holistic approach to your care and engages helpful tools to assist in your progress. She is extremely thoughtful. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Judea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
Judea has been a constant support and rock for me in just such a short period of time. I am so glad to have her help me work through all that I am struggling with. Even sharing my highs, not just my lows! Can't thank her enough for what we have so far.
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Judea for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Judea understands the complex issues that I deal with, from complex trauma to chronic disease. She understands how I work and how to help.
Written on Dec 24, 2021 after therapy with Judea for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes