Healing Moments Counseling

Healing Moments Counseling Healing Moments Counseling is a therapy practice that focuses on s*x and relationships. We look forward to speaking with you soon!

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We serve the state of WA and we are currently telehealth ONLY. With 13 therapists on the team, all are welcome to contact us to learn more about what we can do to support you. Visit the website at www.healingmomentscounseling.net for more information about each therapist and to figure out what would be the best fit for you. Kimberly Castelo, founder of Healing Moments Counseling, is an ICEEFT Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and an AASECT Certified S*x Therapist. Along with this, she is a Certified Integrated Intimacy Professional, allowing her to work with clients on s*xuality and spirituality and the shame that sometimes comes with it. She is a wife, a parent to a wonderful daughter, an animal lover, and an overachieving city AND country girl (the best of both worlds, right?). She loves to laugh and refuses to take herself too seriously in this chaotic world. Kimberly loves deeply and takes her social justice work very seriously. Kimberly wholeheartedly supports the LGBTQIA+ community and is always looking for new ways to celebrate and be an advocate for this community, along with other marginalized communities. To Kimberly, life is a collection of moments that have the potential to heal our hearts and minds and bring more unity, both within ourselves and with others around us. Connection is necessary for a happy and healthy life, and that connection starts with you.

Therapists—what if you didn’t have to choose between emotional depth and erotic clarity?So often, clients arrive with s*...
02/05/2026

Therapists—what if you didn’t have to choose between emotional depth and erotic clarity?

So often, clients arrive with s*xual struggles that are layered with fear, shame, disconnection, and longing. We can track the cycle beautifully… and still feel unsure how to stay present when desire, arousal, or avoidance enters the room.

Erotic blocks don’t exist in isolation.
They’re shaped by attachment wounds, protective strategies, and unmet needs for safety and closeness.

When you’re equipped to work with both emotional and s*xual processes:

💖conversations slow down instead of shutting off
💖meaning replaces mystery
💖intimacy becomes something clients can understand—not fear

The CAST Program supports therapists in integrating attachment-based s*x therapy in a way that feels ethical, grounded, and aligned with the work you already do.

✨ More confidence in s*xual conversations
✨ More precision in attachment repair
✨ More ease staying with what matters most

👉 If you’re ready to navigate erotic and emotional blocks with clarity and care, explore the CAST Program today.

Because healing happens where emotion and desire meet.

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The key to resolving conflict? Asking for the right time to talk. Instead of an unexpected emotional conversation, say: ...
02/04/2026

The key to resolving conflict? Asking for the right time to talk.

Instead of an unexpected emotional conversation, say:

“Can we talk about ____ tonight?”

Why it works:
✅ It gives both partners time to prepare.
✅ It sets the tone for a calm, intentional discussion.

Healthy communication is all about timing and respect.

Struggling with conflict? Enroll in the Secure Attachment Path Course to learn more effective communication tools.

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Your attachment style doesn't have to control you. Whether you’re anxious, avoidant, or disorganized, healing is possibl...
01/30/2026

Your attachment style doesn't have to control you.

Whether you’re anxious, avoidant, or disorganized, healing is possible.
✨ Start by recognizing your triggers.
✨ Challenge your beliefs about love and connection.
✨ Use therapy, mindfulness, and communication tools to rewrite your attachment story.

You are in control of your healing journey.

Ready to change your attachment style? Schedule a free consultation today!

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EFT therapists—what happens when the work naturally turns toward s*x?For many clinicians, that moment can feel like a pa...
01/29/2026

EFT therapists—what happens when the work naturally turns toward s*x?

For many clinicians, that moment can feel like a pause…

Do I have the language? The framework? The confidence to stay with this?

Here’s the truth: s*xual conversations aren’t separate from attachment work.

They are attachment work.

S*x is often where:

💖cycles become most alive
💖vulnerability feels riskiest
💖longings and fears surface fastest.

When you’re supported in integrating s*xuality through an attachment lens, you don’t have to step outside your model—you deepen it. Your presence stays steady. Your interventions stay relational. And your clients feel less alone in the places they’ve been afraid to name.

The CAST Program was created to help EFT therapists expand their skillset without abandoning the heart of their work.

✨ More confidence
✨ More clarity
✨ More impact in the moments that matter most

👉 If you’re ready to keep going when the s*xual conversation begins, enroll in the CAST Program today.

Your work doesn’t end there—it evolves.

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You are not doomed to repeat unhealthy patterns. 🚫 You are not your past relationships. 🚫 You are not your worst moments...
01/27/2026

You are not doomed to repeat unhealthy patterns.

🚫 You are not your past relationships.
🚫 You are not your worst moments.

✅ You can heal your attachment.
✅ You can create a relationship built on safety, trust, and connection.

Neuroplasticity proves your brain (and attachment) can transform. The work starts now.

Start your healing today—enroll in the Secure Attachment Path Course!

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Your window of tolerance is the emotional range where you can think, listen, and respond effectively. When you go above ...
01/23/2026

Your window of tolerance is the emotional range where you can think, listen, and respond effectively.

When you go above it → You’re overwhelmed, reactive, anxious.
When you go below it → You shut down, go numb, or dissociate.

Regulating tip: When you feel yourself leaving your window, PAUSE. Deep breaths. Take a break to regulate and plan to return within 15-20 minutes.

Secure relationships require emotional regulation.

Want to strengthen your regulation skills? Schedule a free consultation today.

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What if s*x didn’t feel like the “awkward topic” in the therapy room… but a meaningful doorway into connection?So many c...
01/23/2026

What if s*x didn’t feel like the “awkward topic” in the therapy room… but a meaningful doorway into connection?

So many clients carry s*xual concerns quietly—wrapped in shame, confusion, or the belief that it’s not appropriate to bring into therapy. Yet s*x is one of the clearest mirrors of attachment, safety, desire, and emotional bonding.

When therapists are trained to hold s*xuality with the same steadiness and compassion as emotions, something shifts:

Clients feel relief instead of embarrassment

Conversations deepen instead of shutting down

S*x becomes a language of connection, not a problem to avoid

The Certified Attachment S*x Therapist (CAST) Program was designed for clinicians who want to integrate attachment theory and s*x therapy in a grounded, ethical, and deeply relational way—so talking about s*x can feel just as natural as talking about feelings.

This isn’t about techniques alone.

It’s about helping clients feel safe enough to be real.

If you’re ready to expand your clinical confidence and meet clients where intimacy, attachment, and s*xuality intersect, this training was built for you.

👉 Learn more about the CAST Program by clicking the link in our bio or you can find it on Dr. Kimberly's page.

Healing doesn’t stop at emotions—and neither should our training.

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Many of our relationship struggles come from childhood conditioning—how we were taught to respond to conflict, emotions,...
01/22/2026

Many of our relationship struggles come from childhood conditioning—how we were taught to respond to conflict, emotions, and connection.

But here’s the good news:

➡️ Your first reaction is conditioning.
➡️ Your second response is your true choice.

Take a breath. Notice your first instinct. Choose a healthier response. Growth happens in that pause.

Struggling with past conditioning in relationships? Let’s work through it—schedule a free consultation today.

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Instead of waiting until things feel off, build connection before disconnection happens. Try these check-in questions: 💬...
01/21/2026

Instead of waiting until things feel off, build connection before disconnection happens. Try these check-in questions:

💬 “How can I support you this week?”
💬 “When did you feel most connected to me recently?”
💬 “Is there anything weighing on you that we haven’t discussed?”

These simple questions strengthen trust, security, and emotional intimacy.

Want more tools for secure relationships? Listen to our podcast on Apple, Spotify, or Youtube.

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Instead of focusing on being right or wrong, aim to:💖Understand your partner’s perspective.💖Validate their emotions, eve...
01/16/2026

Instead of focusing on being right or wrong, aim to:

💖Understand your partner’s perspective.
💖Validate their emotions, even if you disagree.
💖Collaborate on finding a solution to the cycle or pattern.

This shift helps build mutual respect and strengthens your bond.

Want to move past “right vs. wrong” conversations? Enroll in the Secure Attachment Path Course today! Find the course on our website.

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It’s in the quiet ways you turn toward each other, again and again.A bid for connection might look like:☕ Your partner w...
01/14/2026

It’s in the quiet ways you turn toward each other, again and again.

A bid for connection might look like:
☕ Your partner who makes you coffee just the way you like it
😮‍💨 Noticing the big sigh and asking, “Want to tell me what’s going on?”
📱 Looking up when they start talking instead of staying on your phone
🤍 Meeting their affection with affection — a touch back, a smile, a kiss
🗣️ Saying, “That sounds hard,” instead of trying to fix it

These moments might seem small, but they’re powerful. They tell your partner:
I see you. You matter. You’re not alone.

Over time, these repeated choices build emotional safety, deepen trust, and create the kind of connection that lasts — even through stress, conflict, and change.

If you’re looking to strengthen your relationship, responding to each other with more presence, care, and intention can make all the difference.

Schedule couples therapy today to learn how to turn towards each other and build a fulfilling, loving, secure connection—one moment at a time.

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A successful relationship is about collaboration, not competition. Instead of asking, “What’s in it for me?” ask:“How ca...
01/14/2026

A successful relationship is about collaboration, not competition. Instead of asking, “What’s in it for me?” ask:

“How can we grow together?”

“How can we support each other?”

Remember: You’re on the same team—work together to overcome challenges and celebrate successes.

Ready to strengthen your relationship through collaboration? Enroll in the Secure Attachment Path Course today!

You can find the course on our website.

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