Therapist profile
Raymond (Ray) Castiglia, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH17767
- NPI1639448988
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management strategies
- CBT for thoughts and actions
- Motivational interviewing
About Raymond
Raymond (Ray) Castiglia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, anger, relationship strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and other life changes.
Ray uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people understand what keeps a pattern going. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings. He integrates client-centered listening with methods that break problems into manageable parts.
Ray draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that worsen mood and anger. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to build on strengths and small successes. These approaches are explained in plain language during early sessions.
People meet him for both immediate coping tools and longer-term work. He helps clients practice new responses to frustration, manage cravings, improve sleep routines, and repair relationship communication. The work is collaborative and goal-oriented.
Sessions take a practical tone and aim for clear, usable skills. Ray asks about day-to-day routines and helps people test changes in real life. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and checks in on what is working as therapy continues.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Ray uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and shape sessions around each person's concerns, helping people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers specific exercises to try between sessions to reduce anger, anxiety, and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons to change, which can be useful for addictions, procrastination, or sticking with new habits.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ray discusses goals and preferences early on and adapts methods based on what the client wants and what is helping. He reviews practical steps together and adjusts the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the profile did not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, cut travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also allow therapists and clients to work on exercises together between sessions and to review progress in real time. If you want to know which formats are currently offered, check the booking options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, anger, relationship concerns, sleep issues, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and goal-focused. He combines listening with clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults in a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original profile does not specify formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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