Orchid Therapy
Therapy to navigate multiracial identity, life transitions, and relief from anxiety and depression
You have been in survival mode for long enough. Let’s work together to build a life where you can thrive.
Kalya Castillo, Ph.D.
Clients come to me when they are feeling stuck and invisible. They’re tired of:
• Overthinking
• Anxiety
• Sadness
• Self-doubt
Clients come to me when they’re exhausted by the weight of struggling on their own and they’re ready to receive relief and support.
My Therapy Specialties
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Discover a space for biracial/multiracial people to curiously explore identity and navigate complex community experiences. Together, we work through repressed or painful emotions to break down barriers to your personal growth.
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Prioritize your emotional safety while exploring the roots of your anxiety and shift away from unforgiving self-talk. Through psychoeducation and compassionate accountability, we will develop the insights and active coping tools needed to promote relief.
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If you are struggling with sadness, emptiness, irritability, or a loss of interest in the things you love, you don't have to navigate it alone. We will work collaboratively to build awareness of your symptoms, reduce avoidance, and take gradual, manageable steps toward active engagement and meaningful change.
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation.
Healing is an act of communion.”
Kalya Castillo, Ph.D.
I’m Kalya, a New York City-based psychologist licensed in NY and CT, specializing in therapy for adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and high-pressure environments. As a Black Japanese American woman, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and deeply lived experience to the complexities of multicultural identity, family dynamics, and systemic stressors. Having personally navigated the weight of being "othered" and the cognitive overload of balancing intense spaces, I am passionate about helping clients break their silence and build deep self-understanding. Whether you are navigating the profound transitions of motherhood, the trials of emerging adulthood, or career burnout, my goal is to help you feel securely grounded in your authentic self.
A collaborative partnership in your healing journey
Gentle, warm, and focused on your strengths
An opportunity to receive direct feedback and gentle challenges geared towards your growth and transformation
Integrates identity and culture
Foundationally built on a therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy, authenticity, and connection
Therapy With Me Is
Starting Therapy Together
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I offer every new client a free consultation. It’s your chance to ask any questions and see what it’s like to work together.
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If you decide we’re a good fit, we’ll have a therapy intake session. This hour together will allow us to go deeper into what brings you to therapy.
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Ongoing sessions are 45-50 minutes. Your therapy sessions are tailored to your unique challenges, offering a supportive space to gain insight, build skills, and create change.