- 20 years experience
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Culturally responsive
About Dimas
Dr. Dimas Tollinchi-Castro is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice in New York. He brings a patient-centered focus and aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationships. He communicates in English and Spanish and emphasizes culturally responsive care rooted in his mixed heritage and New York upbringing.
He has worked across diverse communities, including underserved groups, people affected by addiction, law enforcement, and veterans. That breadth informs how he approaches common struggles like panic attacks, trauma, and mood difficulties. He uses practical conversation and realistic strategies rather than jargon-heavy explanations.
In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set clear, achievable goals. He addresses attachment concerns, caregiver stress, body image, and trouble with communication and control. When relationships change, he supports people through separation, forgiveness work, and rebuilding a sense of purpose.
Dr. Tollinchi-Castro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts his approach to the person in front of him. He aims to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning with approachable tools and steady guidance. His clinical training includes a Doctor of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential.
People who prefer straightforward talk, practical steps, and attention to cultural context may find his style helpful. He blends direct feedback with empathy and works at a pace set by each individual.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options
Dr. Tollinchi-Castro works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate well to focused work on anxiety, panic, and trauma. One common approach involves behavioral strategies that teach breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations; these tools help reduce panic symptoms and avoidance over time. Another approach emphasizes trauma-focused methods that help people process distressing memories and reduce their hold on daily life, using paced, supportive conversation and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice is revisited as progress is made, so plans can shift if something is not working.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut out commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use strategies learned in session in their everyday settings soon after learning them, which can speed up practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related areas such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses plain language and practical strategies, focusing on clear goals and step-by-step tools rather than clinical jargon.
What is his professional background?
He brings 20 years of clinical experience and has worked with underserved populations, people affected by addiction, law enforcement, and veterans in New York.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.