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Build Resilience. Heal Deeply. Live Fully.

Compassionate, culturally-aware therapy to help you overcome

life’s challenges and grow stronger from within.

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Who We Are

At Mental Resilience Counseling, we believe that healing happens in a space where trust, compassion, and cultural respect come together. Founded by Dr. Charles A. Castillo, PhD, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and retired U.S. Army veteran, MRC was created to empower individuals, couples, and families to overcome adversity and build a more grounded, meaningful life. With over 21 years of military experience and a career helping over 50,000 individuals, Dr. Castillo brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to each session.

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Years of Service

Transforming lives with over two decades of counseling and military-informed care.

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Lives Impacted

Guided more than 50,000 individuals through healing, growth, and emotional restoration.

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Client Satisfaction

100% of clients report a deep sense of relief, clarity, and emotional resilience after working with us.

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Specialists on Team

Our team includes licensed counselors, social workers, and wellness professionals trained across multiple modalities.

What We Offer

We provide a wide range of counseling services designed to meet you exactly where you are and support you in becoming who you’re meant to be. Our Core Services Include:

Explore Tools for Growth & Healing

Our Resource Center is designed to support your well-being with practical, transformative tools created by Dr. C. A. Castillo and the MRC team. Whether you're just starting your mental health journey or looking for continued support, you'll find resources rooted in clinical insight, lived experience, and cultural sensitivity.

Explore guided workbooks, therapeutic journals, self-paced video modules, and downloadable mental health tools everything crafted to help you build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and take intentional steps toward healing.

Start building the life you deserve, one resource at a time.

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Why Choose Us
What Makes MRC Different

Choosing the right counselor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make on your healing journey. Here’s why Mental Resilience Counseling is the trusted choice for so many:

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What Sets Us Apart:

  • Empathetic and Passionate Counselors: We’ve been where you are, and we care deeply.

  •  Evidence-Based Therapeutic Tools;  Our techniques are backed by research and results.

  • Client-Centered, Collaborative Planning: You lead the goals, we help you get there.

  •  Root Cause Exploration:  We go beyond surface-level fixes to deeper healing.

  •  Emotional Intelligence and Awareness: We help you build tools for long-term resilience.

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Let’s Start This Journey Together

Whether you're seeking support, have questions about our services, or simply want to speak with someone who understands,  we’re here. At Mental Resilience Counseling, every connection begins with compassion, and every journey begins with one small step.

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Our Services

Contact Us

Individual Counseling

Group Counseling

Parenting Support

Couple & Family Counseling

Domestic Violence Counseling

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813-358-6332

drcastillo@mrc5.com
fax:813-742-1353

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