Hi, I'm Jackie Castro — and I'd like to help you help yourself feel better.
You don't have to go through this alone. I offer warm, relational, trauma-informed therapy for adults who want to feel better.
- My clients tell me they feel very comfortable in my presence
- I'm open-minded
- I don't judge
- My doors are wide open for those who are neurodivergent
- I'm sex positive and kink-friendly
Whoever you are and however you show up — you're welcome here.
I've seen it all, so give me a call…or send me an email.
818-377-4484
You're Not Broken — You're Carrying a Story
You might have a diagnosis like depression, anxiety, or bipolar — but what I've learned over 20+ years of doing this work is that these labels often point to something deeper: old wounds, unmet needs, or parts of you that had to go into hiding just to get through.
That's where healing begins — not with fixing what's "wrong" with you, but by gently exploring what happened to you.
What It's Like to Work With Me
Clients tell me they feel safe with me. That they can be themselves — fully. I'm warm, real, and not at all stuffy. You won't find judgment or clinical coldness here. I meet you with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
I create a shame-free space where you always feel comfortable and heard. I'm neuro-affirming, sex-positive, kink-aware, and deeply trustworthy. I'm dedicated to you and what you hope to achieve through our meetings.
LEARN MORE ABOUT JACKIE
Healing Deeper with EMDR
I'm trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and certified in Complex PTSD treatment. But I don't jump right into trauma work. First, we focus on building safety — together.
We strengthen your nervous system using somatic tools, mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory-based regulation techniques. When you're ready, EMDR helps process stuck, painful memories so they lose their emotional charge — making space for calm, clarity, and real change.
LEARN MORE ABOUT EMDRYou don't have to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start. I offer both in-person sessions in California and telehealth across California, Nevada, and New Mexico. Whether you're looking for a comfortable room to sit in or a safe space to log into from home, I'm here to meet you where you are.
Tele-Health
Work with me from the comfort of your home.
In-Person Sessions
If you live in Southern California, you may be eligible to work with me at my private office.