Psychotherapist
Yadira Castillo, LICSW, LCSW-C
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Pronouns: She/Her/Ella
Licensed In:
Washington, DC
Maryland
Clinical Specialties:
- Trauma Informed Care & EMDR Therapy
- Bilingual Therapy-Spanish & English
- Exploration of Sexual Identity, Values, & Beliefs
- Cultural & Identity-Informed Therapy
- Healing & Reconnection After Sexual Trauma
- Sex and Body Image After Pregnancy & In Parenthood
- Painful Sex: Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
Licensure & Credentials:
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) – Washington, D.C
- Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) – Maryland
- Certificate in Sexual Health from The Sexual Health School
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My goal in any session is for you to leave with one or more of the four C’s: comfortable, confident, curious, and control.
I strive to support you in the four C’s, so you leave each session with at least one of them. To be comfortable and confident in any relationship, especially the one we have with ourselves and to advocate for our needs and wants. To be open to curiosity, whether that is about your behaviors, desires, beliefs or our partner's desires, beliefs, and behaviors. And the last and most important C, to know we are in control. Especially after surviving experiences that may have left deep impacts.
For those experiences, I utilize EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR Therapy is an evidence-based therapy for folks who have experienced trauma. Trauma shows up in various forms, including in our bodies and relationships. I will also draw from other strength based modalities to support you such as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and IFS (Internal Family Systems).
I am Mexican-American and can provide therapy in English, Spanish, or Spanglish (a mixture of Spanish and English). Culture and family are just one of the two factors that influence our views on sex. During our time together we can explore just how they have influenced you and explore what you hope to unlearn and write as truths to your life. I firmly believe everyone deserves to live a shame free sex life and one where we are in full control of the narrative.
I received a certificate in sexual health from The Sexual Health School and now sit on their advisory board.
I received my bachelor’s from the University of Delaware in Human Services. From there, I earned my Master’s in Social Work from Boston College. I am licensed in both Maryland and D.C.
Professional biography
What is one book that has really influenced your work as a Couples & Sex Therapist?
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Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson and Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Lori Brotto.
How would your clients describe you?
Approachable, compassionate and curious.
When you’re not at your therapy desk, what can we find you doing?
You can find me outside as close to nature as I can get. I love exploring new trails, reading historical fiction, running, and spending time with my family.
Where do you see clients?
I work virtually with clients who reside in Washington, DC, in places such as Georgetown, DC, Dupont Circle, DC, Chevy Chase, DC, Cleveland Park, DC, Woodley Park, DC, Tenleytown, DC, Kalorama, DC, The Palisades, DC, Friendship Heights, DC, Glover Park, DC, Capitol Hill, DC, Logan Circle, DC, Adams Morgan, DC, Foggy Bottom, DC, Navy Yard, DC
I also work virtually with clients who reside in Maryland in places such as Bethesda, MD, Chevy Chase, MD, Potomac, MD, North Bethesda, MD, Rockville, MD, Silver Spring, MD, Kensington, MD, Cabin John, MD, Gaithersburg, MD, North Potomac, MD, Fulton, MD, Columbia, MD, Annapolis, MD, Ellicott City, MD, Takoma Park, MD
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