Maria Castro, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maria!

I became a therapist because I enjoy seeing people grow to their potential. When working with a client, I use empathy and support in our journey. I am here to speak with clients about anything without judgment and identify the strength in their resilience.

My focus

I work with children, young adults, and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety. Whether you are working through any traumatic experiences, a sense of loss in your life, or a feeling of being overwhelmed. I will work with you to meet your goals together.

My approach

During your therapy process, we will work together to create and achieve goals. Together, we will identify ways to build self-esteem, set boundaries, and improve relationships.

My communication style

I believe that clear and honest communication is important in a therapeutic environment. I engage in reflective listening skills and validate your feelings.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am a firm believer in people wanting to make their lives better. My journey as a therapist has shown me the capability that people have within them to grow and reach their goals. The resilience that people have and willingness to help yourself is what makes this therapeutic journey worth experiencing with my clients.

My goals for you

I enjoy working with clients in our therapeutic relationship to set goals in improving self-care, positive support systems, and any other personal goals. We will work together to gain insights into goals and work through obstacles or necessary steps to meet them.

Our first session

In our first session, we will begin by getting to know each other. We will discuss what brings you to treatment, short-term goals, and long-term goals. We will discuss obstacles and what the first step is in a positive direction.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Art Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Music Therapy

Play Therapy

Sandplay

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maria Castro