Cynthia Castillo, Lcsw, Pmh C
About Cynthia Castillo, Lcsw, Pmh C
Cynthia Castillo is a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with extensive experience in social work and mental health therapy. She has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, advocating for mental health awareness, particularly within the Latina community.
Work at Pomelo
Cynthia Castillo currently serves as a Perinatal Mental Health Specialist at Pomelo Care. She has been in this role since 2023, focusing on the mental well-being of individuals during the perinatal period. Her work involves providing support and resources to those navigating mental health challenges related to pregnancy and postpartum experiences.
Previous Employment Experience
Cynthia Castillo has a diverse background in mental health and social work. She worked at Illinois State University as a Peer Advisor from 2008 to 2009. She held multiple roles in New York, including Mental Health Therapist at Tia from 2021 to 2022, Social Worker at The Child Center of NY from 2018 to 2019, and Senior Case Manager at Safe Horizon from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she has experience as a Social Worker at The Mount Sinai Hospital in 2019 and as a Psychotherapist at Cobb Psychotherapy LCSW from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Cynthia Castillo holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology from Illinois State University, which she completed in 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University, graduating in 2018. Her educational background supports her specialization in perinatal mental health, where she advocates for mental health awareness, particularly within the Latina community.
Background in Social Work
Cynthia Castillo has extensive experience in social work, having worked in various capacities since 2010. Her roles have included Case Manager and Housing Specialist Case Manager at Barrier Free Living, where she worked for a total of 2 years. She also served as a Bilingual Clinician at Lutheran Social Services of New York in 2019 and as a Mental Health Clinician III at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care from 2022 to 2023.
Advocacy and Community Engagement
Cynthia Castillo is committed to mental health advocacy, particularly focusing on the Latina community. She combines her clinical expertise with organizational skills to enhance clinical operations in non-clinical roles. Her work emphasizes the importance of mental health awareness and support during the perinatal period, contributing to the overall well-being of individuals and families.