Christina Castro, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Christina!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and co-founder of New Beginnings, a practice my husband, also an LCSW, and I created from our shared belief that no matter what your story has been, everyone deserves the opportunity for a reset and a new beginning. I believe you already carry within you the strengths and wisdom to find your own.

My focus

You may be ready for a new beginning, even if you are unsure where to start. Together, we will honor your story, explore patterns that may no longer serve you, and build on the strengths already within you. My hope is to support healing and meaningful change that can positively impact you and future generations.

My approach

I approach therapy with warmth, curiosity, and genuine respect for your unique story. I believe meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel safe, heard, and understood. Together, we will honor your experiences, recognize your strengths, and create a path toward healing, growth, and a new beginning.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, genuine, and compassionate. I create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of judgment. I will listen with curiosity, ask thoughtful questions, and gently challenge you when needed. You can expect honesty, encouragement, and even moments of laughter as we grow together.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey began with a desire to understand people and their stories. I am human, and I know adversity. I have been supported through challenges in my own life, and those experiences deepened my compassion for others. Becoming a therapist is one way I pay that support forward, helping others find hope, healing, and strength.

My goals for you

I believe your goals should reflect what matters most to you. Together, we will identify what you hope to change, build on your existing strengths, and create realistic steps toward growth. We will celebrate progress, work through challenges, and adjust our approach as your needs evolve throughout therapy.

Our first session

Our first session is about connection, not having all the right words or answers. I want to get to know you, your story, and what matters most to you. There is no pressure to share everything at once. Come as you are. We will move at your pace, and my hope is that you leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about what comes next.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Multidimensional Family Therapy

Object Relations

Psychodynamic

Sandplay

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Structural Family Therapy

+ 13 more

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
BHS EAP

+ 23 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Christina Castro