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Stefani Castro LCSW-S, LICSW, CMHS
Therapeutic Philosophy
Therapeutic Philosophy
Therapeutic Philosophy
I'm a licensed clinical social worker that's passionate about providing quality therapy. I'm a firm believer that it's not the intervention but a trusting and authentic relationship with a therapist that is the primary driver of healing and self-understanding and yes, this takes time and work.
For me, therapy is about meeting clients wh
I'm a licensed clinical social worker that's passionate about providing quality therapy. I'm a firm believer that it's not the intervention but a trusting and authentic relationship with a therapist that is the primary driver of healing and self-understanding and yes, this takes time and work.
For me, therapy is about meeting clients where they are and hopefully getting them to where they want to be.
Specialties
Therapeutic Philosophy
Therapeutic Philosophy
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety in adolescents and adults while working towards increased self-understanding and improving relationships. I have almost 10 years of experience providing therapy and have worked in community-based mental health, a hospital setting, group homes, child welfare/adoptions and p
I specialize in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety in adolescents and adults while working towards increased self-understanding and improving relationships. I have almost 10 years of experience providing therapy and have worked in community-based mental health, a hospital setting, group homes, child welfare/adoptions and provided school-based therapy. Working with adolescents is definitely my wheelhouse.
Approaches
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Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Trauma Focused CBT
- CBT
- DBT-Informed
- Psychodynamic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strengths Based
- Group Therapy
- Child Centered Play Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
Let's get started on your journey towards licensure!
How do I know if I'm ready to start supervision towards licensure?
In order to start supervision, you will need to:
- Hold a MSW from an accredited university.
- Be licensed LMSW in the state of Texas or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in Washington State
- Be employed in setting that requires you to ASSESS, DIAGNOSE and TREAT mental health or substance use issues at least four hours a week. (Working in an environment where you have client/patient interactions and utilize clinical skills often will suffice. Additional requirements can be built into your learning plan in many ways).
- Have a current job description.
- Have a signed agency agreement.
- Submit your resume.
What to Expect
We will typically meet onilne* 4 hours per month (this is the average number of hours needed per month to complete 100 hours of supervision in the minimum of two years). This can be 2 two-hour session or can occur weekly. Texas BHEC allows up to 10 hours a month of clinical supervision to count towards licensure. Supervision can be one on one, in a group with 2-6 members or a combination of both.
*I can make arrangements to meet in person with DFW supervisees on a limited basis.
Learning Opportunities
Examples of topics that are the focus of supervision:
- Building rapport
- Ethics
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- Termination
- Use of self
- Transference/countertransference
- Recognizing and building strengths and building confidence
- Addressing therapeutic ruptures
- Learning different modalities and finding your therapeutic style
- Building confidence in crisis planning
- ASWB test prep
- Case presentation and formulation
Why is supervision so important?
Quality supervision is the most important piece to your growth as a clinician and just as a therapist needs to be a good fit for a client, a supervisor needs to be a good fit for you. Even fully licensed clinicians seek supervision; it's a big part of providing quality services, managing risks and ethical issues, continuing to sharpen skills, broadening perspectives and enhancing the art of the being a therapist. Feel free to reach out to me about the cost of the supervision and what type of supervision is the best fit for you. Be sure to ask your employer if they reimburse for clinical supervision-some do.
How to get started
If you are interested or you have additional questions, please contact me at the email link below. If you are interested in starting, I will set up a free zoom interview. I look foward to hearing from you.