Each person’s story is unique, shaped by life’s challenges and experiences—and we’re here to support that journey.
Erika Fernandez de Castro, LCSW, specializes in helping children, adolescents, young adults, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges. She offers a safe, compassionate space where clients build the tools to manage stress, grow resilience, and thrive. With expertise in anxiety, school issues, life transitions, ADHD/ADD, grief, parenting, and coping skills, Erika’s collaborative approach empowers clients to move forward with confidence.
Guided by Brené Brown’s words—“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.”—Erika walks alongside her clients to support growth, healing, and peace of mind.
Years of experience in mental health care
clients supported across South Florida
dedication to client-centered care
Fluent in English & Spanish
For more than two decades, Erika has dedicated her career to helping families and individuals thrive. From her early clinical training at CHARLEE Homes for Children to her years serving at-risk students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Erika has seen the profound impact therapy can have on a life. She carries deep gratitude for the colleagues, mentors, and clients who have shaped her journey so far. Opening FDC Counseling and Wellness is not a departure but a natural continuation of that journey — an opportunity to bring together her experience, passion, and vision in her own practice. By creating this space, Erika can focus entirely on her mission: empowering clients, strengthening families, and making a positive impact on her South Florida community.
Erika Fernandez de Castro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and young adults. Born, raised, and educated in South Florida, Erika has deep roots in the community she serves and a strong commitment to its well-being. She earned her Master of Social Work from Barry University and completed a two-year clinical internship at CHARLEE Home for Children in Miami. Her professional journey includes nearly 15 years as a School Social Worker for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where she supported at-risk students and families. She also pursued advanced training in Infant Mental Health, underscoring her recognition of the importance of emotional development from infancy. For the past five years, Erika has worked as a therapist at Coral Gables Counseling Center while also serving as an educational consultant. Today, through FDC Counseling and Wellness, she combines more than 20 years of experience with her passion for empowering individuals, strengthening families, and positively impacting the South Florida community she proudly calls home.
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