Mariel Castro Perez
Mariel Castro Perez

Mariel Castro Perez, LCSW

Counselor

Hi! Do you ever feel like life is unfair, cruel, difficult, and/or meaningless? Do you wish you could be happy or that your life was better? If yes, then let me ask you something, are you willing to be vulnerable and allow me to guide you through your darkest moments?

The path to healing and learning to live day by day with mental health issues is extremely difficult and long. You will need to put in a lot of time and effort. However, you will not be alone in this journey. I will work by your side to help you navigate through your past and current life experiences.

¡Hola! ¿Alguna vez has sentido que la vida es injusta, cruel, o difícil? ¿Desearías poder ser feliz o tener una vida mejor? ¿Estariás dispuesto a ser vulnerable y dejar que te guíe en tus momentos mas oscuros? El camino para sanar y vivir un día a la vez es duro y largo. Tendrás que dedicar mucho tiempo y esfuerzo. Sin embargo, no estarás solo, te ayudaré.

Specialties

  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Grief

Office Location(s)

Lancaster
Online

Contact Mariel

717-869-2716

Fees & Insurance

Fees

Accepted Insurance

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Highmark, Capital, etc.)
  • UPMC
  • Geisinger
  • Aetna
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • CHIP
  • AmBetter

Education & Training

Education

Master of Social Work
University of Chicago

License(s)

LCSW
Pennsylvania

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Life Transitions
  • Native Spanish Language Speaker
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women’s Issues

Client Focus

Age

  • Children
  • Preteen
  • Teen
  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Participants

  • Individuals
  • Families

Communities

  • Single Parent
  • Queer Allied
  • Racial Justice Allied
  • Native Spanish Speakers