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Maria Castro

WA LMHC LH60861263
Credentials
WA LMHC LH60861263
NPI Number
1619499308
Location
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Maria Castro
12 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Maria Castro

I am a qualified therapist with more than 12 years of experience. I offer support in English and Spanish. I have worked with a broad range of concerns including emotional distress, stressful situations, relationship issues, parenting problems, low self-esteem, grief/loss, trouble concentrating. I have also supported many who have experienced physical trauma (i.e. injury), physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
My approach is strengths-based and client centered, which means I see you as the expert of your life, while I assist and guide you through your personal journey towards greater well-being. I believe in treating you with respect, sensitivity, inclusivity and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support your goals. I tailor my support to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes strength and courage to seek and take steps towards change and well-being. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to being part of this journey with you!

Licenses

LMHC
LH60861263

Professional experience

  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Dissociation
  • Domestic violence
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Mood disorders
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Trichotillomania
  • Women's issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

15 Reviews

“Maria listens, and has solid advice and tips for life.”

“She is kind, listens, gives solid advice.”

“She is kind, listens, has feedback, and ways to help me cope.”

“Maria is a wonderful therapist. She is so quick to offer a listening ear and helpful advice. She is empathetic and has many great techniques to help me feel more calm, and confident in many areas of my life including my career and relationships.”

“Maria is a very knowledgeable and kind professional. She listens well and has very insightful responses to the myriad of concerns that I have. Has allowed me to open up to feel seen and unjudged. I look forward to our sessions as they add perspective to the rest of the week and I feel more prepared to tackle life's daily challenges for it.”

“Great”

“My sessions with Maria are so helpful. She makes me feel comfortable and presents a perspective that I don't often see myself.”

“Maria has been fantastic! She has given me reading suggestions which have helped me to have insight into myself. She listens and validates hardships in my life. I feel like I have experienced personal growth while having my therapy with her. I’m so happy o was matched with her.”

“Maria is very insightful and provides wonderful support. I lost my son and she had truly been a help navigating the grief .”

“Talking with Maria has been really helpful to me. She was a kind listener when I needed one, and also someone who never judged me for my own emotions or beliefs, but instead tried to help understand me and help me move forward from my pain. It has been over 8 months since I've been talking with her, and that has really made a positive impact on my life. I'm grateful to have been matched with her.”

“Maria has been great! I have enjoyed the balance of sharing and learning actionable ways to work with my thoughts and actions between sessions.”

“Maria is an amazing therapist, during my journey, she has been an amazing listener and I could feel the difference since day1 as the exercises and ideas she suggested really did work out for me since the beginning. <br /> <br /> The best thing is she remembers the details and even does her study for you if you are from a different background or culture to understand your concerns better.”

“Maria has been super helpful so far. She seems to know when I need to just talk it out and when I need advice. And she has good approachable advice with no judgement either! I tend to feel better after speaking with her, a huge relief!”

“I'm very picky about therapists and was leery of being matched with one that I would like, but Maria was an instant relief. Over a year later and she's still my go to!”

“I'm very picky about therapists and was leery of being matched with one that I would like, but Maria was an instant relief. Over a year later and she's still my go to!”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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