Raymond (Ray) Castiglia

Calm, practical support for emotional change

LMHC Florida

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Raymond

Raymond (Ray) Castiglia is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults confronting stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, relationship challenges, trauma, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, career concerns, bipolar mood difficulties, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

He combines practical strategies with a compassionate, person-focused stance to help clients build resilience and clearer coping skills. Ray uses a collaborative process that honors each person's story while introducing evidence-informed tools to create measurable progress.

His work blends client-centered listening with goal-oriented techniques so that sessions address both emotional understanding and actionable change. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies often guide moments of decision and forward movement, while cognitive behavioral techniques support shifts in thoughts and behaviors.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where practical solutions are balanced with empathetic support. Ray aims to empower individuals to discover strengths, reduce distress, and develop sustainable routines for emotional well-being using approaches tailored to their needs.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Ray frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many daily stressors. He also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship to support exploration and personal growth. Motivational interviewing is employed when clients are making difficult changes, helping to clarify values and strengthen commitment to goals.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time to better support progress. This partnership helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and personalized.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit care into busy schedules or manage barriers to attending in person. These formats provide flexibility in pacing and communication style, allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support across different situations while accommodating varied lifestyles and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist help with?

He supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and person-centered, blending empathic listening with practical, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to promote meaningful change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of clinical experience working as a licensed mental health professional in Florida.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida with license number FL LMHC MH17767.

Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment organized?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions GriefAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English