



Who We Are
At Mental Resilience Counseling, we believe that healing happens in a space where trust, compassion, and cultural respect come together. Founded by Dr. Charles A. Castillo, PhD, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and retired U.S. Army veteran, MRC was created to empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome adversity and build a more grounded, meaningful life. With over 21 years of military experience and a career helping over 50,000 individuals, Dr. Castillo brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to each session.
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Years of Service
Transforming lives with over two decades of counseling and military-informed care.
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Lives Impacted
Guided more than 50,000 individuals through healing, growth, and emotional restoration.
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Client Satisfaction
100% of clients report a deep sense of relief, clarity, and emotional resilience after working with us.
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Specialists on Team
Our team includes licensed counselors, social workers, and wellness professionals trained across multiple modalities.
What We Offer
We provide a wide range of counseling services designed to meet you exactly where you are and support you in becoming who you’re meant to be. Our Core Services Include:
Explore Tools for Growth & Healing
Our Resource Center is designed to support your well-being with practical, transformative tools created by Dr. C. A. Castillo and the MRC team. Whether you're just starting your mental health journey or looking for continued support, you'll find resources rooted in clinical insight, lived experience, and cultural sensitivity.
Explore guided workbooks, therapeutic journals, self-paced video modules, and downloadable mental health tools everything crafted to help you build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and take intentional steps toward healing.
Start building the life you deserve, one resource at a time.


Why Choose Us
What Makes MRC Different
Choosing the right counselor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your healing journey. Here’s why Mental Resilience Counseling is the trusted choice for so many:
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What Sets Us Apart:
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Empathetic and Passionate Counselors: We’ve been where you are, and we care deeply.
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Evidence-Based Therapeutic Tools; Our techniques are backed by research and results.
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Client-Centered, Collaborative Planning: You lead the goals, we help you get there.
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Root Cause Exploration: We go beyond surface-level fixes to deeper healing.
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Emotional Intelligence and Awareness: We help you build tools for long-term resilience.
