affirming online therapy in California

navigating life’s complexities with authenticity & understanding

nik castle (any pronouns) AMFT #152854
employed and supervised by Van Ethan Levy (they | elle) LMFT 118131 & LPCC 8269

virtual support that meets you where you are

Hello! I’m nik (any pronouns). In our conversations together, people often say they feel understood and free to show up authentically as they are.

My own experiences feeling misunderstood in therapy inspired me to provide affirming support to folks with marginalized identities that I may be more aware of.

This image depicts a light skinned person with brown eyes and long curly brown hair wearing a dark blue sleeveless shirt. They are smiling and standing in a park with trees in the background. The person is autistic nonbinary therapist nik castle.

What to expect in therapy

Deep listening and genuine understanding

I’m here to understand your story in its full complexity. We’ll explore the nuances that make your experiences yours—without relying on assumptions or stereotypes.

Designing a life that fits you

It can easily happen that sneaky internalized “shoulds” define us. Instead, I’m here to support you in dreaming up and crafting your most fulfilling and accommodating life for the present and the future.

A fellow traveler on the road

You are the expert on your own life. I see my role as to be beside you, crafting thoughtful questions to help you get to know, trust, and build your resourcefulness.

Ready to schedule a consultation?

If anything you’re reading here resonates, I’d love to hear from you.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you have the opportunity to see if it seems we might be a good fit before committing to beginning therapy together.

Just reach out via the contact form or use the online booking page on Calendly and we’ll be in touch soon!