- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- English and Spanish
About Maria
Maria Castro is a Washington State LMHC with 12 years of clinical experience. She offers therapy in English and Spanish and works with common concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship struggles.
She focuses on practical support for people facing life changes. Maria listens for strengths and helps clients identify small, workable steps. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming symptoms and improve everyday functioning.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. She uses CBT tools to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. Motivational Interviewing supports people who are unsure about change.
Maria has substantial experience with trauma, including physical injury and abuse, and with mood and attention concerns such as bipolar disorder and ADHD. She also helps with parenting stress, communication problems, isolation, and multicultural issues.
People who want direct, practical work tend to fit well with her style. She works in English and Spanish and practices in Washington. Clients normally begin by describing what feels most urgent and then set clear, achievable steps for the coming weeks.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Maria uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. CBT helps by spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with clearer thinking; it often uses short exercises and homework between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and on building immediate steps toward goals, which can be tracked session to session.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients actively set goals and give feedback so the work matches their needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, keep sessions brief when needed, or avoid travel time. It also allows exercises and between-session tasks to be shared and reviewed together, which supports steady progress without promising a specific outcome.
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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 relationship or parenting difficulties, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She uses listening, goal setting, and hands-on techniques from CBT and solution-focused work.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience as an LMHC in Washington.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Washington LMHC and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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