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Merari E. Fernandez Castro

Psychotherapist The Healing Journey Psychotherapy PLLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Spirituality and Religion,
Insurance: BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

I believe that with guidance and support, everyone can heal from past difficult life experiences. You can gracefully and courageously overcome your deepest fears through acknowledgment and perseverance. This journey of healing will take time and effort, but with guidance, I can help you live a more authentic and gratifying life. This healing path of perseverance amidst life difficulties is how I have come to understand as the “healing journey.”

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #140.014034 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Immigrants

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Agnostic
  • Hindu
  • Atheist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Merari E. Fernandez Castro accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Less than 24-Hr-Cancellation $65
  • Psychotherapy, 45 min $100
  • Psychotherapy, 60 min $150
  • Initial consultation $0

Locations

The Healing Journey Psychotherapy PLLC
Evanston, IL 60201-3860
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Merari E. Fernandez Castro accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Merari E. Fernandez Castro is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Merari E. Fernandez Castro offer telehealth appointments? Merari E. Fernandez Castro does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Merari E. Fernandez Castro specialize in? Merari E. Fernandez Castro specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Abuse Survivors, Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Custody Issues, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse, Existential Crisis, Fatigue, Gender Identity, Infertility, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Men's Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Parenting, PTSD, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Spirituality and Religion, and Trauma.
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