Felix L. Garcia del Castillo, PhD

Felix L. Garcia del Castillo, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist located at 710 West 168th Street in New York, New York. Dr. Garcia del Castillo specializes in working with youth and adults of minoritized sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as members of racially and ethnically minoritized communities. His foundational training in relational-interpersonal psychotherapy, with an emphasis on early childhood development, attachment, and family systems, allows him to provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy services. Dr. Garcia del Castillo frequently employs Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) in his practice. He practices from a client-centered stance, providing structured support and utilizing the therapeutic relationship as a safe space for growth. Dr. Garcia del Castillo also prioritizes multidisciplinary care coordination, working closely with youth, parents, teachers, and other providers to ensure a cohesive support network for his clients. He received his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Graduate Center, The City University of New York, and completed his predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Children's Institute Inc. and Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, respectively. At Callen-Lorde, he trained in the informed consent model of transgender and gender non-binary care, providing support for clients at various stages of their journey.