Find strength. Find clarity. Start your healing today.
Welcome to a place that offers mindfulness, peace and calm. A warm, non judgmental space where teens and adults feel truly seen, heard and respected.
Dr. Charles A. Castillo
Ph.D, LMHC, International Life Coach
If you are here, something in your life is ready for change. Mental Resilience Counseling offers:
- A warm, non judgmental space where teens and adults feel truly seen, heard, and respected
- Individual, couples and family, and group counseling, with the option to integrate faith-based support
- A practice built on the foundations of resilience and hope to help you move forward with strength and purpose
- Support from Dr. Charles A. Castillo, a retired U.S. Army disabled-veteran with over 21 years of service, now dedicated to mental wellness
- A focus on the mind-body connection through positive affirmation, emotional awareness, and evidence-based strategies
- Specialized cultural awareness counseling, honoring how culture, values, and lived experiences shape emotional health
- A personalized, respectful approach designed to help you heal, grow, and reconnect with who you truly are
- Extended sessions available to support deeper work
The P.H.O.E.N.I.X. Model
At Mental Resilience Counseling, what sets us apart is the P.H.O.E.N.I.X Model developed by our founder and CEO, Dr. Charles.
The P.H.O.E.N.I.X. Model is built on the understanding that resilience is not a fixed trait but a dynamic, developable process (Southwick et al., 2014). Research by Connor and Davidson (2003) further supports that resilience can be measured and strengthened through structured interventions. The model consists of seven progressive phases, each building upon the previous, creating a structured pathway from awareness to transformation.
Support built on resilience and hope.
MRC specialize in helping clients build resilience and hope while navigating:
- Stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
- Trauma, grief, and major life transitions
- Relationship, family, and communication challenges
- Identity, self-esteem, and personal growth
Individual Counseling
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or emotional pain begins to take over. You may feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure how...
Read moreCouples and Family Counseling
Relationships can be challenged by stress, conflict, and life changes, but healing and connection are possible. Couples and Family C...
Read moreGroup Counseling
Life can feel isolating when you're struggling, even when you're surrounded by people. You may feel alone in what you're experiencin...
Read moreAnxiety Counseling
At Mental Resilience Counseling (MRC), we view anxiety not as a weakness, but as a human response that can be understood, managed, a...
Read moreDepression Counseling
At Mental Resilience Counseling (MRC), we understand that depression can affect every aspect of a person's life, including thoughts,...
Read moreAnger Management Counseling
At Mental Resilience Counseling (MRC), anger management is grounded in the foundation of resilience and hope. We understand that ang...
Read moreGrief Counseling
At Mental Resilience Counseling (MRC), we understand that grief is a deeply personal and individual process. There is no single path...
Read moreGuilt and Shame Counseling
At Mental Resilience Counseling (MRC), we understand that guilt and shame can deeply influence how individuals see themselves and th...
Read moreDomestic Violence Counseling
Domestic Violence Counseling provides a safe and supportive space for both survivors and those seeking to change harmful behaviors, ...
Read moreCultural Awareness Counseling
Culture, identity, and life experience shape how we think, feel, and connect with others, yet they are often overlooked in tradition...
Read moreFaith Based Counseling
At Mental Resilience Counseling (MRC), faith-based counseling integrates spirituality with clinical care to support the whole person...
Read moreParenting Counseling
Parenting comes with both joy and challenge, and support can make all the difference. Parenting Support helps you build confidence, ...
Read moreInternational Resilience Life Coach
Resilience Life Coaching, led by an International Resilience Life Coach, is a forward-focused, action-oriented service designed to h...
Read moreAlso treated here.
- Guilt, shame, and self-forgiveness
- Emotional regulation and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Military, veteran, and transition-to-civilian life challenges
- Cultural identity, life adjustment, and burnout
Start your healing today.
Online therapy for individuals, couples, teens and families throughout the state of Florida.