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Danielle Michaelis Castillo

MS, MFA, LMFT Danielle Michaelis Castillo, MFC#47114
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Stress, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Life Transitions, Career Counseling,
In network with Cigna, Lyra, Aetna

Introduction

Life can be overwhelming, but with the right support, you can overcome challenges, find clarity, and build meaningful connections. With over 15 years of experience, I specialize in providing tailored support for a wide range of concerns, including managing anxiety and panic attacks, navigating stressful life transitions or losses, addressing career challenges and creative blocks, fostering emotional well-being during the perinatal period, navigating personal and professional demands, cultivating resilience, and working through cultural or identity-related challenges. Additionally, I have a particular focus on reproductive health concerns that can impact mood and emotional well-being, including prenatal and postpartum mental health, pregnancy loss, infertility/IVF, and menopause. I provide a compassionate and supportive space for clients to explore these sensitive topics while developing effective coping strategies. Guided by evidence-based practices, my approach has been described as warm, collaborative, and rooted in compassionate care. If you're navigating a life transition, feeling overwhelmed, or seeking to build greater emotional resilience, you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we can work toward clarity, healing, and meaningful change in your life.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #47114 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Feminism
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Recovery

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • German

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Danielle Michaelis Castillo accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Cigna
  • Lyra
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Session $160

Locations

Danielle Michaelis Castillo LMFT
San Diego, CA 92106-6071
Danielle Michaelis Castillo Modern College Counseling
San Diego, CA 92106-6050
Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Masters of Science (M.S.), MFT - San Diego State University (SDSU)

Certifications

  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • CBT
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Grief

Professional Affiliations

  • California Association of MFTs

FAQ

Is Danielle Michaelis Castillo accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Danielle Michaelis Castillo is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Danielle Michaelis Castillo also offers a free consultation.
Does Danielle Michaelis Castillo offer telehealth appointments? Danielle Michaelis Castillo does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Danielle Michaelis Castillo specialize in? Danielle Michaelis Castillo specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Career Counseling, College Mental Health, Depression, Grief, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Mindfulness, Multicultural Concerns, Parenting, Perfectionism, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Women's Health, Women's Issues, Work Stress, and Compassion Fatigue.
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