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Mental Resilience Counseling (MRC)

Find Strength. Find Clarity. Start Your Healing TODAY.

Welcome to a place that offers Mindfulness, Peace, and Calm.
 

Meet Dr. Castillo

Ph.D, LMHC, International Life Coach

If you’re here, something in your life is ready for change, MRC offer:​

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  • A warm, non-judgmental space where teens and adults feel truly seen, heard, and respected

  • Individual, couples and family, and group counseling, with the option to integrate faith-based support

  • A practice built on the foundations of resilience and hope to help you move forward with strength and purpose

  • Support from Dr. Charles A. Castillo, a retired U.S. Army disabled-veteran with over 21 years of service, now dedicated to mental wellness

  • A focus on the mind–body connection through positive affirmation, emotional awareness, and evidence-based strategies

  • Specialized cultural awareness counseling, honoring how culture, values, and lived experiences shape emotional health

  • A personalized, respectful approach designed to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with who you truly are

  • Extended sessions available to support deeper work (see Rates & Insurance for details)

MRC specialize in helping clients build resilience and hope while navigating:

  • Stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm

  • Trauma, grief, and major life transitions

  • Relationship, family, and communication challenges

  • Identity, self-esteem, and personal growth

Additional Treatment Areas Include:

  • Guilt, shame, and self-forgiveness

  • Emotional regulation and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Military, veteran, and transition-to-civilian life challenges

  • Cultural identity, life adjustment, and burnout

What Makes MRC Different

Choosing the right counselor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your healing journey. At Mental Resilience Counseling, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. We believe in meeting you where you are and helping you grow with purpose, strength, and hope.

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  • Culturally Aware & Compassionate Care
    We honor your background, values, and lived experiences because they shape how you think, feel, and heal.

  • Resilience & Hope–Centered Approach
    Our work is grounded in helping you build inner strength while restoring hope for what’s possible in your life.

  • Veteran-Led Perspective
    With over 21 years of military service, we understand discipline, transition, and resilience and bring that mindset into healing.

  • Evidence-Based Therapy
    We use proven, research-backed methods that create real, lasting change.

  • Client-Centered & Collaborative
    You set the goals. We walk with you, offering guidance, support, and practical tools.

  • Deeper Healing, Not Just Symptom Relief
    We look beyond surface struggles to understand root causes and patterns.

  • Emotional Awareness for Life-Long Growth
    We help you develop emotional intelligence so you can handle challenges with confidence and clarity.

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