- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
- Focus on sleep
About Maura
Dr. Maura Castellanos began her career more than a decade ago working as a chemical dependency technician in a dual diagnosis program. She completed a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, then earned a doctorate in clinical psychology. She brings 12 years of experience across private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional settings. Dr. Castellanos is a CA Psychologist 32123 practicing in California and offers care in English.
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and sleep concerns. She also supports those coping with life changes, grief, parenting challenges, family and relationship struggles, and ADHD. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and substance-related issues.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered work to listen, validate, and partner with each client. She also draws from cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and practical steps that can change behavior.
Dr. Castellanos blends existential and solution-focused ideas to help people find meaning and set short-term, achievable goals. Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on real-life changes clients can try between meetings.
She has experience providing psychological assessment and intervention across age ranges and settings. The process typically begins with understanding immediate concerns, then building a plan that fits each person’s daily life and goals.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. In online work this means the therapist spends time understanding a person’s priorities and reflects what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying patterns of thinking and trying small behavior changes. Online sessions can be used to set clear practice tasks and review how those changes went between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and daily life and together decide which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted as progress and preferences become clear.
The therapist’s specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into busy schedules, make it easier to follow through on between-session tasks, and reduce the time needed to attend appointments. Some formats can be shorter check-ins that take less time, while others allow for fuller discussion when more time is needed. Ask about the session options offered and how they can match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleep problems, grief, parenting and relationship concerns, and related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches when useful.
What is her professional background?
She began in chemical dependency care, then earned a master’s and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and has 12 years of clinical experience across multiple settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a CA Psychologist 32123 and practices in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.