Judea Castillo Winter , LCSW, LISW

Judea Castillo Winter brings a humanistic, strength-based approach to clinical social work, blending academic training in psychology with a Master of Social Work to offer wide-ranging perspective and practical support. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Social Worker - and has worked with complex cases across multiple populations, including older adults and their families, people facing dual diagnosis and substance use concerns, LGBTQ individuals, survivors of domestic violence, veterans, and those coping with trauma, poverty, depression, or anxiety.

Her practice emphasizes that clients are the experts on their own lives and that therapy can be a collaborative process of uncovering internal strengths. Early sessions can feel challenging as difficult issues become more concrete, and Judea aims to create a nonjudgmental virtual space where clients can explore, experiment, and move toward a brighter future. She is comfortable serving as a guide, a coach, or a team member depending on each person’s needs, helping clients build coping skills and clarify goals.

Judea’s background includes work in motivational coaching, forensic settings, and grief and end-of-life care, which informs a flexible, person-centered style. Prospective clients should note that services are provided to residents of Montana, Ohio, or Kentucky, and sessions should be scheduled only while the client is located in one of those states.

Approaches and Online Care for Strength and Stability

Judea draws from client-centered therapy, which places the client at the center of the process and focuses on building on existing strengths to foster insight and self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people managing intense emotions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and Judea approaches that decision collaboratively. She listens to each person’s history, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques to match their needs, combining methods when appropriate to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy with Judea includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, caregiving, or other commitments and allow clients to access therapy from familiar surroundings while working with a licensed professional.