- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Maria
Maria Castro is a Washington State licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience. She offers therapy in English and Spanish and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and trauma-related issues.
She has supported individuals after physical injury and those who have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. Her practice also addresses ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and feelings of isolation or low self-esteem.
Her style is client-centered, which means she treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life. She combines client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help identify patterns and build practical steps forward.
Sessions include straightforward collaboration on goals, exploring thoughts and behaviors, and trying small experiments between meetings. Maria uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people consider changes and strengthen their own reasons for taking steps.
She pays attention to cultural background and the particular stresses that can come from life changes, grief, or discrimination. People who want clear, practical tools alongside reflective conversation may find this approach useful. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to arrange a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping the client lead the conversation. It supports people who want space to name their priorities and make decisions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and uses short exercises to test new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete steps and on building strengths that move things forward quickly.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Maria will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest a plan to try. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what helps and what does not. The process is collaborative and focused on practical change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use video or audio choices that match what feels manageable, and support doing between-session exercises without extra logistics.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, panic attacks, and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy with motivational interviewing to set goals and try manageable steps.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has 12 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Washington State LMHC and practices from Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.