Therapist & Teen Specialist
Alyssa Castillo, AMFT
29 years old
San Diego, Ca.
An experienced therapist who helps teens manage stress, emotions, and everyday challenges using practical, proven methods.
Background & Approach
Alyssa Castillo remembers what it’s like to be a teenager who feels like no one is really listening — which might be why teens tend to open up to her faster than they expect to. She works with teens and adults navigating stress, anxiety, and the everyday weight of school, family, and growing up too fast.
Her sessions feel less like an appointment and more like a conversation with someone who isn’t going to overreact to whatever you say. Alyssa helps clients name what they’re feeling, build coping skills that fit real life, and find a way through — one that doesn’t require having it all figured out first. She often works alongside parents too, translating what’s happening for a teen into guidance that actually helps at home.
Nobody expects to feel “fixed” after a session or two, and Alyssa doesn’t promise that. What she offers instead is a calmer starting point, a little more language for what’s going on, and the sense that someone is genuinely in your corner.
Education & Experience
Education :
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
California Baptist University
Graduated: 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
California Baptist University, Riverside
Graduated: 2022
Experience :
Alyssa has experience working with teenagers who are dealing with stress, anxiety, school pressure, family conflict, and emotional challenges. She helps teens talk through what they’re going through, understand their emotions, and learn practical ways to handle daily situations more effectively.
Her work with teens focuses on building coping skills, improving communication, and helping them manage strong emotions without shutting down or acting out. Alyssa takes a clear, structured approach that helps teens feel heard while also giving them tools they can use at school, at home, and in social situations.
She also works collaboratively with parents when appropriate, offering guidance that supports the teen’s progress without adding pressure. Alyssa’s goal is to help teens feel more confident, stable, and capable of handling life’s challenges as they grow.
Year of experience :
3 years of professional experience working with teens on stress, emotions, and everyday functioning.