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Maria Castro, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Messaging

About me

I am a licensed therapist in Washington State, with more than 10 years experience. I provide therapy in English and Spanish. I have worked with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, low self-esteem, grief/loss, ADHD. I have also helped many who have experienced physical trauma (i.e. injury), physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
My counseling style is strengths-based and person centered, which means I see you as the expert of your life, while I assist and guide you through your healing journey towards joy and freedom. I believe in treating you with respect, sensitivity, inclusivity and compassion. My therapy approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution focused therapy to accomplish your therapy goals. I will tailor therapy to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes strength and courage to seek for and take steps towards healing, joy and freedom. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to participating in this journey with you!

Professional experience

11yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, 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, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, 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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

WA LMHC LH60861263

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Maria Castro. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

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.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management

Great

Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

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

Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues

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.

Written on May 05, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

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

Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes

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.

Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief