Root to Rise, Inc.

Jessica Castillo, owner and founder of Root to Rise, Inc., is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She earned her Master’s of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Denver in 2011. Jessica started her career in community mental health where she attended a play therapy training and fell in love with the art of play. She worked with children and adolescents in the school setting from 2015-2022. Jessica completed a play therapy certification from the University of Wyoming in 2018. She currently serves on the board for the Wyoming Association for Play Therapy. While Jessica provides play therapy she enjoys a diverse caseload working with a variety of ages including adults. She now offers Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) which is a form of eye movement therapy utilized to help process trauma and other difficult emotions. Her passion resides in helping people have the courage to be their true selves, while fostering confidence and finding inner peace. Tina Taylor, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has worked with children and adolescents for over 28 years in many different capacities. Tina is currently working as a School Social Worker for Sweetwater County School District #1, and practices part-time. Her passion continues to be working with children and adolescents- helping them to learn how to manage their thoughts, feelings and behavior, in our difficult and ever-changing world. She believes that all children deserve to feel safe, happy, and supported. She works with individuals who struggle with ADHD, anger management, substance abuse issues, anxiety, and/or depression ages 5-18.