Maria Castro, LMHC

Maria Castro is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with 12 years of clinical experience. She offers therapy in both English and Spanish, supporting people through a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and loss, ADHD, and recovery from physical injury and various forms of abuse. Her bilingual skills help her connect with clients who prefer to work in either language.

Her therapeutic stance is strengths-based and person-centered, which means she recognizes each person as the expert on their own life and collaborates to identify practical steps toward healing, greater well-being, and a renewed sense of freedom. She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, inclusivity, and compassion, tailoring interventions to meet each client’s specific needs.

Castra integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to set clear goals and build actionable skills. She emphasizes empowerment and skill development so clients can address stress, trauma, mood concerns, and relationship challenges. When someone is ready to pursue change, Maria provides steady guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic process.

Approaches that guide online therapy and care

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps clarify values and goals. This approach is useful for people who want collaborative support to explore identity, life purpose, and relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT can be especially helpful for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and mood symptoms by teaching tools that can be used between sessions.

Solution-focused therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable changes that move a person toward their goals. It is well suited to people seeking concrete progress on problems like stress, coping with life changes, and communication challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Maria Castro works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. The therapist will adjust strategies over time as goals evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or to access support from different locations. These options allow people to continue care with a licensed professional in ways that match their schedule and comfort level.