What We Offer
Comprehensive Care for the Whole Person
Every service at Shepherd's Way is designed with one goal: to help young people and their families find a path to lasting healing — body, mind, and spirit.
Individual Counseling for Adolescents
One-on-one, tailored to your teen
Every young person's story is different. In individual sessions, I create a private, confidential space where your teen can speak freely — about their struggles, their fears, and their hopes. Together, we work through the underlying causes of substance use and build the skills and resilience needed for lasting change.
Schedule an Individual SessionWhat's Included
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques
- Motivational Interviewing to build intrinsic motivation
- Trauma-informed approaches when needed
- Goal-setting and relapse prevention planning
- Culturally sensitive, bilingual sessions available
Family Counseling & Support
Healing together as a family
Substance use doesn't happen in isolation — it affects the entire family. Family sessions help parents and siblings understand what their loved one is going through, repair strained relationships, and learn how to provide support without enabling. Recovery is a team effort, and I'm here to coach your whole team.
Schedule a Family SessionWhat's Included
- Family systems therapy approach
- Communication skills and boundary-setting
- Parent education on adolescent substance use
- Sibling support and family dynamics work
- Guidance for parents on how to start the conversation
Faith-Integrated Recovery Sessions
Spiritual principles meet evidence-based care
For individuals and families where faith is a meaningful part of life, I offer sessions that intentionally weave spiritual reflection into the therapeutic process. This isn't about religion — it's about connecting to something larger than the struggle, finding purpose, and drawing on the deep well of hope that faith provides.
Learn About Faith-Based SessionsWhat's Included
- Integration of spiritual values (hope, forgiveness, purpose)
- Compatible with all faith traditions
- Welcoming for those with no religious affiliation
- Prayer and reflection incorporated at client's discretion
- Connection to community and spiritual support networks
Assessment & Treatment Planning
A clear, compassionate path forward
Before treatment begins, I conduct a thorough assessment to understand the full picture — the nature and extent of substance use, co-occurring mental health concerns, family dynamics, and personal strengths. From this, we build a treatment plan that is realistic, individualized, and grounded in hope.
Request an AssessmentWhat's Included
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for co-occurring mental health concerns
- Individualized treatment plan development
- Coordination with schools, physicians, or other providers
- Regular progress reviews and plan adjustments
All services provided by Antonio Blas Castillo, LCDC
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor · State of Texas · 1513 W Gardenia, McAllen, TX 78501