Kimiko Castle

If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, I want you to know that change and healing are possible. I work with adolescents ages 13 and older, adults, and couples who want to better understand themselves, improve communication, and build healthier relationships.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience in mental health, supporting individuals and couples through emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, and patterns rooted in past experiences. I earned my master's degree from Fresno Pacific University in 2011.

My personal journey has also shaped the therapist I am today. Growing up in a family affected by alcoholism and working through my own recovery have deepened my understanding of how early experiences can influence relationships and self-worth. I bring warmth, empathy, and curiosity to my work, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, explore your experiences, reconnect with your strengths, and create lasting change.

Therapy with me is warm, interactive, and practical. We'll look at what's happening now and at the

patterns underneath it, including the ones that started long before today. I use Cognitive Behavioral

Therapy (CBT) to help you catch the thoughts that keep anxiety and depression going, and

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness,

and communication. Solution-focused therapy keeps us building on what is already working. For

couples and anyone working through relationship patterns, I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy

(EFT) and psychodynamic work to understand the emotional needs beneath the conict. When

trauma, substance use, or recovery is part of your story, I bring in trauma-focused and mindfulness-

based tools at a pace that feels comfortable. Each session, we'll explore what's on your mind,

practice a skill you can use that week, and review your progress together.

In our first session, we'll take time to get to know each other and explore what brings you to therapy. I'll ask about your current concerns, personal history, relationships, and what you hope to change. Together, we'll identify your priorities and begin setting goals that reflect your needs. I'll explain how we can work together, answer your questions, and help you understand what to expect from the therapy process. You can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can speak openly and feel heard. There's no pressure to share everything at once or have all the answers. You are in control of what you choose to share, and we'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My goal is for you to leave feeling understood, supported, and clearer about the next steps in your therapeutic journey.