Therapist profile
Maria Castro, LMHC
Licensed mental health counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Depression and anxiety
- CBT and solution-focused
- Spanish and English
About Maria
Maria Castro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 12 years of experience. She provides therapy in English and Spanish and works with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and ADHD.
She has supported people after physical injury and those who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Maria also addresses stress, trauma, mood disorders, and postpartum depression. Her background includes work with multicultural issues and support for LGBT clients.
Maria’s style centers on the client. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Conversations tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to strengths and coping skills.
She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and is deciding what to change.
Maria emphasizes clear, respectful communication and will work with clients to set realistic objectives. Her bilingual skills make it possible to conduct sessions in English or Spanish for adults seeking help with family or parenting concerns and other personal challenges.
How sessions work
How Maria’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. The therapist reflects back what she hears and helps the person clarify values and goals. This approach is useful when uncertainty or conflicting priorities make decisions hard.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions include practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maria will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That may mean combining reflection with skill-building and short experiments between sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and any options when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements fit routine commitments.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps people with parenting stress, communication problems, and conflicts that affect home life. Relationship strain and co-parenting concerns are part of her focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to identify patterns and try small, manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Washington LMHC, practicing in Washington state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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