Therapist & Teen Specialist
Alyssa Castillo, AMFT
Alyssa Castillo is a therapist who works with teens and adults to help them manage stress, anxiety, and everyday challenges. She provides a calm, supportive space where clients can talk openly, understand what’s affecting them, and learn practical ways to handle difficult situations.
Alyssa focuses on helping clients build coping skills, improve communication, and develop healthier patterns in daily life. Her approach is straightforward and goal-focused, helping clients make sense of their emotions and take steps that lead to real change. She works at a pace that feels manageable and keeps sessions centered on progress that carries over outside of therapy.
Her goal is to help clients feel more stable, confident, and equipped to handle life’s challenges with clear tools they can actually use.
Information
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.
