- English and Spanish
- Person-centered approach
- Practical goal setting
About Maria
Maria Castro is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington. She brings 12 years of experience and offers therapy in English and Spanish. Maria focuses on clear, practical help for everyday problems and serious stressors alike.
Her work often addresses anxiety, depression, and stress. She also supports people facing trauma, relationship struggles, parenting strain, and concerns like ADHD or mood disorders. Panic disorder and panic attacks are listed among her focus areas when relevant to a client's needs.
Maria uses a person-centered, strengths-based style. She listens first, then helps people set small, manageable goals. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person's readiness.
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused work. That means identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical changes, while also mapping clear steps toward immediate goals. Motivational interviewing is used when people need help finding their own reasons to change.
Maria aims for straightforward therapy that fits into real life. She emphasizes respect, cultural sensitivity, and compassion in every session. People who want down-to-earth guidance and practical tools often find this style helpful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy here means the therapist follows the person's lead and focuses on their strengths, offering support and empathy while clients decide what to work on. This approach helps when people need a space to talk through overwhelming feelings or make sense of changes in their life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves noticing patterns of thought and behavior and trying small experiments to change them. It can be useful for anxiety, panic symptoms, low mood, and stress because it gives concrete tools to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and pace. That choice can shift as progress is made or priorities change.
Confirm the available session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule sessions around work, school, or family commitments. Many people find that practical tools learned through CBT and focused goal-setting translate well to remote sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Maria help with?
She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, mood concerns, and related challenges such as panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and strengths-based, focusing on listening first, then setting practical goals together.
How much experience does she have?
Maria has 12 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns and life stressors.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a LMHC licensed in Washington and practices within that state.
Can I work with her in other languages or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.