Castlebrook Counseling

08/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Janilda Concepcion, MA, to Castlebrook Counseling! Janilda serves as our Intake Coordinator and is also a clinical intern working toward licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

She is passionate about supporting adolescents, emerging adults, and first-generation students through life transitions and identity development. Her integrative approach combines Person-Centered Therapy and CBT, with a focus on self-compassion, resilience, and nervous system regulation. Janilda strives to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel safe to grow and heal.

07/24/2026

Real self-care isn't always bubble baths and face masks. 💙

This International Self-Care Day, we're challenging the idea that self-care has to be expensive, time-consuming, or picture-perfect.
What if self-care looked like:
✨ Saying "let me check my calendar" instead of automatically saying yes.
✨ Writing down everything that's on your mind for five minutes.
✨ Giving yourself permission to be imperfect.
✨ Taking a different route home.
✨ Honoring your need to rest without guilt.

Read our blog, "Real Self-Care for Real Life," for practical, realistic ideas you can start using today: https://castlebrookcounseling.com/blog/real-self-care-for-real-life

What are you doing for yourself today? Prioritize YOU today on International Self-Care Day!

07/16/2026

August 10-14: DBT Workshop for Young Adults, just in time to prepare for going off to college or work.

Sign up or learn more at https://castlebrookcounseling.com/workshops-349272.html

06/10/2026

We're excited to welcome Emily Williamson, LICSW, to the Castlebrook Counseling team! Emily brings extensive experience supporting individuals and families through some of life's most challenging transitions, including chronic illness, cancer, caregiving, and major life changes.

Learn more about Emily's journey, therapeutic approach, and advice for those considering therapy in our newest clinician spotlight blog: https://castlebrookcounseling.com/blog/clinician-spotlight-emily-williamson-licsw

06/01/2026

At Castlebrook Counseling, Pride is more than a month - it’s a commitment to creating a safe, affirming, and supportive space for LGBTQ+ individuals all year long.

We believe everyone deserves to feel seen, respected, and empowered to show up as their authentic self. This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and joy of the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to providing inclusive, compassionate mental health care for all. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

05/27/2026

We’re excited to welcome Addison Kay to the Castlebrook Counseling team! Addison specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and brings experience supporting teens, young adults, and adults navigating intense emotions, anxiety, self-harm, suicidality, and identity exploration.

Learn more about Addison’s therapeutic style, his work with trans youth, and what clients can expect in our newest clinician spotlight blog: https://castlebrookcounseling.com/blog/clinician-spotlight-addison-kay

05/21/2026

04/25/2026

This month, we’re celebrating the dedicated counselors at Castlebrook Counseling who support, guide, and empower our clients every day. Your compassion, insight, and commitment to helping others navigate life’s challenges make a lasting difference. We’re grateful for the care you bring to our community. Not pictured, Ellen-Joan "Jaye" ​Amick, LMHC

04/07/2026

Today is World Health Day, and this year’s theme, “Together for Health: Stand With Science,” deeply reflects what we believe at Castlebrook Counseling.

Mental health care is healthcare. And the science is clear: therapy works.

From evidence-based treatments like DBT, EMDR, and CBT, decades of research continue to show that healing happens when clinical expertise and human connection come together.

Our Executive Director, Kerrie Toole, LICSW, explores this in her latest blog: http://castlebrookcounseling.com/blog/the-science-shows-that-therapy-works-were-standing-with-it

03/31/2026

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility - a day to honor and celebrate trans and nonbinary people, their resilience, and their lived experiences. At our practice, we believe visibility matters because feeling seen, affirmed, and safe is foundational to mental health. Today, we recognize both the progress made and the continued work needed to ensure dignity, respect, and care for trans people everywhere. 🏳️‍⚧️