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Josue Castro

Compassionate therapy with practical tools

LCSW Texas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish

About Josue

Josue Castro is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, he blends evidence-informed methods and a person-centered stance to create a respectful, culturally attuned therapeutic space where clients feel listened to and supported. His work emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside mindfulness and motivational strategies to address difficult emotions and patterns.

Castro also attends to complex relational and identity-related issues such as attachment difficulties, abandonment, dissociation, infidelity, and multicultural concerns, while remaining attentive to contexts that include domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and mood disorders. Sessions integrate a strength-based perspective aimed at helping clients identify resilient responses and develop actionable coping tools.

Services are offered in English and Spanish for residents of Texas, and the practice accommodates several online session formats to increase accessibility. Individuals interested in beginning therapy are guided through a straightforward intake and matching process to determine fit and next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical alternatives; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide sessions and personal strengths are amplified. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation, which can be helpful for trauma responses and chronic stress.

Deciding on the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and life context during intake and adapt techniques over time so that the plan reflects what works best for the individual. This shared planning helps ensure sessions remain aligned with evolving needs and progress.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes therapy more flexible for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver the same therapeutic conversations and skill practice as in-person work while accommodating different communication styles and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Josue commonly address?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem challenges, plus related areas such as attachment issues, dissociation, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with empathy and cultural sensitivity to help clients make meaningful changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working as a licensed social worker in therapeutic settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Texas; his license is listed as TX LCSW 108001.
Does he offer sessions in more than one language?
Yes, sessions are available in English and Spanish, and he does not currently accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesControl issuesDissociationDomestic violenceFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish