Judea Castillo Winter

Judea Castillo Winter is an LCSW and LISW with 12 years of clinical experience based in Ohio. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career questions, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching among her focuses. Life purpose and midlife concerns are also noted as areas she addresses.

She trained in social work after studying psychology and holds a Master of Social Work. Judea describes a humanistic, strengths-based stance that treats each person as the expert on their own life. She often begins by helping clients put worries into words so problems feel less vague and more workable.

In sessions she uses client-centered techniques alongside cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior therapy skills. She also lists EMDR and mindfulness approaches when trauma or intense emotional reactions are present. Her work can include motivational interviewing style coaching for people stuck at a crossroads.

Judea has experience with complex cases across settings, including older adults, substance use and dual diagnosis, LGBTQ people, domestic violence, and veterans. She notes practical considerations about state licensing and asks clients to confirm residency requirements before scheduling.

People who come when they feel stuck often find she focuses on concrete steps and coping tools. She aims to help clients notice what matters, try small changes, and evaluate what helps them move forward. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.

How Judea’s approaches translate to online work

Judea blends client-centered practice with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness work. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people find their own answers, which can be especially useful for clarifying life purpose questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at practical links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is helpful for anxiety, depression, and decision-making. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus in everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Judea will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying a CBT skill for a few sessions, mixing in mindfulness practice, or shifting the focus to coaching-style questions about career and next steps as needs change.

Confirm the precise session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. They also let people work through practical issues like career decisions or grief from wherever they are located within the required states. If you have questions about how sessions are run, check the booking options and scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire.