Danielle S. Castillejo

Hola! Soy Daniela - Welcome - I am Danielle S. Castillejo. I was born in the Midwest and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I love the anticipation of Spring and Summer in the Northwest - the long days and sunlight we miss in the dark winters. You can easily find me out on a trail, or working in my yard. Over the course of my life I have lived in Morocco and traveled extensively. During that time I found healing and restoration through therapy and happened on the book, “My Shining Affliction” by Annie Rogers. 

With all of my children in school full time, I applied to graduate school at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. A deeper sense of calling developed when I was invited to explore my story through The Allender Center, Story Workshop. I went on to complete Level 1 & 2 of the Certificate in Narrative Focused Trauma Care. Our culture has experienced such an intense ripping and cultural identity crisis. This asks healing practitioners, such as myself, to address internalized racism, story, and its effects on both myself individually, my family and my community. I am grateful to have begun this process with my MA in Counseling Psychology and studies at The Allender Center.