Judea Castillo Winter

Judea Castillo Winter is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered care. She draws on 12 years of practice to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Judea emphasizes strength-based work and respects each person as the expert on their own life.

She has a Master of Social Work and holds LCSW and LISW credentials. Judea has worked with a wide range of situations, including dual diagnosis and substance use, domestic violence, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and issues tied to aging and caregiving. Her experience includes supporting people through career transitions, workplace stress, eating-related concerns, and identity work for LGBT clients.

In sessions she listens, reflects, and helps people notice their strengths. Judea blends Trauma-Focused Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of DBT and EMDR when appropriate. She also uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness to help clients move toward clearer goals and better coping skills.

Her approach is collaborative. Sometimes she guides with more structure, and other times she follows what the person brings. Judea aims to make hard conversations manageable so people can take small, practical steps forward.

People who want to begin are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability. Sessions are offered in English and services are provided in Ohio under the stated licenses.

How Trauma-Focused and Client-Centered Work Translate Online

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process painful memories and reactions so those experiences cause less disruption in daily life. It often focuses on understanding how past events shape current feelings and responses, and on building coping skills to manage triggers.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, validation, and helping people discover their own answers. The therapist offers a supportive presence, reflects what is meaningful, and helps set small, achievable goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds hands-on tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and can help with anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions are shaped by what the client prefers and what helps them meet their objectives.

Session logistics vary across practices, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue ongoing work after a move or during a schedule change, while the therapist and client decide together how best to structure sessions.