Iliana Karina Castillo Calderon, MSW, LMSW, Therapist in Brentwood, Tennessee

Helping patients across Tennessee build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges is at the heart of Iliana Karina Castillo Calderon’s work at LifeStance Health. She provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, teens, adults, and older adults, creating a supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Iliana works with individuals and couples facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while also supporting a wide range of additional mental health needs. Iliana is especially passionate about helping people who are navigating trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She understands that experiences from the past can shape how individuals see themselves and connect with others, and she works collaboratively with clients to build healthy coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and develop greater self-confidence. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies that can be applied in everyday life while honoring each person’s unique experiences and goals. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, Iliana tailors treatment to meet the needs of each client. She also provides couples therapy and case management services. Her experience includes supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals involved in adoption or foster care systems, and people with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities. She offers additional expertise in serving a variety of populations and mental health concerns beyond these areas. Outside of her clinical work, Iliana enjoys exploring her creative side through arts and crafts projects, caring for her garden and growing collection of houseplants, swimming, and discovering new restaurants. A self-described foodie, she values finding joy and balance in everyday life. She also treasures time spent with her family and their four pets, two dogs and two cats, who keep life active and entertaining. Iliana earned her education through the University of Indianapolis and is committed to ongoing growth as a mental health professional. She is proud to support individuals, couples, children, teens, and families throughout Tennessee with personalized therapy focused on healing, growth, and lasting wellness.