- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
About Maura
Dr. Maura Castellanos is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 32123) with 12 years of clinical experience. She began in chemical dependency care and later completed a doctorate in clinical psychology. She sees adults for a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, mood problems, addiction, and young adult issues.
Dr. Castellanos trained in both community and institutional settings. Her background includes private practice, clinics, hospitals, and correctional work. Early work as a chemical dependency technician shaped her interest in substance use and dual-diagnosis cases.
Her style leans toward client-centered work, which means she aims to listen first and collaborate on goals. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. When life feels overwhelming she brings practical steps alongside reflective conversations.
She describes an integrative approach, combining several methods to fit the problem at hand. That can mean short problem-focused work or longer conversations about meaning and purpose. Typical issues she helps with include grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, and career concerns.
Dr. Castellanos notes experience with trauma, family of origin issues, ADHD, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. She works in English and sees people located in California. For people weighing therapy, she encourages a short initial session to see whether her approach suits the concern and schedule.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. It emphasizes the person's perspective and shapes goals together, which can help with relationship strain, low self-esteem, and navigating early adulthood decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and action. It offers clear techniques to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and manage mood by testing and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Castellanos will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, school, or caregiving because they remove commute time and make scheduling more flexible. Shorter check-ins can be arranged when needed, and some approaches like CBT work well with practical exercises between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and young adult issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her practice is client-centered and collaborative, often using cognitive behavioral techniques and existential ideas when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience in a variety of settings including private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional facilities.
What are her professional credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist 32123) and is located in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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