Judea Castillo Winter, LCSW, LISW

About Judea

Judea Castillo Winter uses a human-centered approach that focuses on clients' strengths. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with practical tools so people can feel understood and take steps forward. Judea holds a Master of Social Work and maintains licenses as an LCSW and an LISW.

She practices from Ohio and draws on 12 years of experience to guide people through hard moments. Her work often begins by making worries easier to name.

Background and approach

She listens first, then helps set small, doable goals. Judea uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills. These approaches target thoughts and habits that keep stress or anxiety in place.

For trauma or strong emotional reactions she also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a method that can help reduce the intensity of painful memories. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help people stay present and reduce overwhelm. Judea balances skill teaching with a warm, nonjudgmental stance.

She has cared for people facing addiction, grief, depression, workplace pressure, life transitions, and issues related to identity. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and recovery from domestic violence. Judea adapts her approach to each person's needs rather than following a single formula.

Sessions are offered online in English, with options for video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Judea asks that clients follow state licensing rules about residence and scheduling when traveling. The aim is practical support that fits into busy lives.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and treating the person as the expert on their life. Sessions center on understanding experiences and helping clients find their own solutions, which works well for concerns like stress, depression, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns and is often used for anxiety, low mood, and workplace stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness tools that can help during crises or ongoing emotional struggle.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods, adjust as needed, and focus on practical steps that fit daily life.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to get support around work, caregiving, or mobility limits, and allow people to use methods like CBT and DBT without traveling to an office. Flexibility helps therapy fit into real schedules while keeping the work collaborative and goal oriented.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Judea address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family matters.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is human-centered and strengths focused, combining listening with skills training from CBT and DBT so people learn practical tools they can use every day.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has 12 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work, working with diverse and complex situations over her career.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Judea holds the credentials LCSW and LISW with license details KY LCSW 256248 and OH LISW I.2103208 and practices from Ohio.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for online work?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Ohio, Montana, Kentucky
Languages: English

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