Maria Castro

Collaborative, bilingual therapist focused on practical growth

LMHC Washington

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Maria

Maria Castro is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor with 12 years of clinical experience working in both English and Spanish.

Background and approach

She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, parenting and relationship struggles, and a wide range of stressors that include grief, isolation, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues such as communication and control difficulties, dissociation, domestic violence, postpartum depression, and panic-related problems.

Her counseling draws on a strengths-based, client-centered stance that emphasizes respect, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration. Maria blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients identify practical steps, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and build skills for coping and problem solving.

She aims to tailor treatment to each person's goals and circumstances rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Clients can expect an approachable, empathetic clinician who highlights clients' existing resources while guiding change.

Maria frames therapy as a partnership that supports movement toward greater well-being, clearer direction, and more effective coping in daily life.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Maria integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in telehealth sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client's own expertise about their life, which helps build motivation and self-understanding in the course of treatment.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria works collaboratively with clients to determine what methods fit their goals and preferences. She tailors interventions based on each person's concerns, strengths, and changing needs so therapy evolves as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations and support ongoing work between sessions through more immediate check-ins and brief messages when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting and relationship struggles, and related challenges like grief, panic, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is strengths-based and client-centered, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to help clients identify goals and develop practical coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience providing mental health services and supporting people with a variety of mood, trauma-related, and life transition concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Washington as an LMHC with credential WA LMHC LH60861263 and provides services to clients in that state.

What languages are available for sessions?

Services are offered in English and Spanish, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English, Spanish