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Raymond (Ray) Castiglia, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anxiety and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT focus
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Raymond
Raymond (Ray) Castiglia is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, career worries, bipolar disorder, ADHD, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
Ray uses straightforward, practical work in sessions. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and tries different ways of responding. Sessions aim to make problems more manageable with clear steps and short-term goals.
His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing techniques. He brings a problem-solving outlook that looks for what helps most right now. When appropriate, solution-focused strategies are used to identify small changes that lead to quicker relief.
In appointment time Ray talks through specific situations, tests new behaviors between sessions, and reviews what worked. He emphasizes simple skills clients can use day to day for mood, sleep, and stress regulation. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see what changes.
He practices in Florida and conducts work in English. New clients start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Ray often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT is practical and action-oriented, which can work well through focused conversations and at-home practice assignments. Client-Centered Therapy provides a way of listening that clarifies a person's goals and priorities, giving the client space to lead what they want to work on.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He collaborates with each person to decide which approaches fit their needs and goals. That collaborative review helps set clear steps and decide what to try between sessions.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday settings and review progress with a licensed professional without rearranging large parts of daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, problem-focused style that emphasizes noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. Sessions set short-term goals and track small changes over time.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working as a licensed mental health counselor. That experience includes work with mood, anxiety, addiction, and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages and international arrangements apply?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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