Dr. Dimas Tollinchi-Castro, LCSW

Dr. Dimas Tollinchi-Castro is a seasoned psychotherapist and Clinical Doctor of Social Work who brings more than 20 years of clinical experience to his work in New York. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - which means he has advanced training to provide therapeutic services to individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders. He centers patient-focused care and a commitment to social justice while helping people pursue more fulfilling lives.

Dr. Tollinchi-Castro has developed specialized experience serving a wide range of communities, including underserved and marginalized groups, people struggling with addictions, law-enforcement personnel, military veterans, and affluent clients across NYC. He approaches each person with cultural responsiveness informed by his mixed heritage and lifelong ties to New York. That perspective guides his work with attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image concerns, communication and control challenges, and other relational and emotional difficulties.

His educational background includes degrees from New York University, Adelphi University, and Long Island University. Dr. Tollinchi-Castro combines that formal training with a long history of clinical practice to offer thoughtful, individualized care in both English and Spanish.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Dr. Tollinchi-Castro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns people bring to therapy. He applies trauma-focused methods to help individuals process and cope with the effects of traumatic or abusive experiences, aiming to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life and relationships. He also employs addiction-focused interventions that emphasize relapse prevention, coping skills, and strategies to support recovery and reduce the impact of substance use on work and family life. Additionally, he addresses attachment and relationship issues with approaches that explore patterns of connection, communication, and emotional regulation to improve interpersonal functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Dr. Tollinchi-Castro collaborates with each client to determine which evidence-based techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work. Clients can meet by video call, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging to fit therapy into busy schedules or when in-person visits are impractical. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from a range of settings.