Nicole Castillo, M.A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #140147

My Approach & Values

Nicole Castillo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with diverse populations. Nicole is dedicated to bringing compassionate as well as directive care to children/adolescents, young adults, and families. Nicole brings a narrative approach to therapy and is enthusiastic about working with all clients towards creating empowerment and positive change through rewriting their story.

Originally from the Central Valley, Nicole graduated Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Development from Fresno Pacific University in 2015. She continued her education and received her Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2020 from Fresno Pacific University, Biblical Seminary. During her time in college, Nicole became passionate about the importance of children developing healthy social/emotional skills as well as the impact of trauma on development.

Prior to providing services at Central Valley Family Therapy, Nicole completed her internships  where she worked with children, families, and individuals in a therapeutic setting. Nicole also has extensive experience supporting individuals, families, and children, who have been impacted by moderate/severe trauma in their lives.

Nicole enjoys working with children/adolescents, young adults, the LGBTQ+ community, those in grief, and trauma recovery. Nicole believes that each client is unique and requires treatment be tailored to the individual, and implements a variety of modalities from CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, solution focused, person-centered, brief therapy and play therapy to assist clients in reaching their goals.