Therapist profile
Dr. Maura Castellanos, CA Psychologist 32123
California
CA Psychologist - Stress and Addictions
Continue with MauraWhere Maura stands
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist 32123
- License
- Psychologist, California / 32123
- NPI
- 1316528789
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Existential Therapy
About Maura
Dr. Maura Castellanos is a California psychologist with 12 years of experience. She holds the credential CA Psychologist 32123 and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and other life challenges.
She began her clinical work as a chemical dependency technician in a dual-diagnosis facility. That early work led her back to school for a master’s in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, followed by a doctorate in clinical psychology. She has practiced in private settings, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional facilities.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She uses client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other practical strategies. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on understanding what keeps problems cycling.
Dr. Castellanos has worked with children, adolescents, and adults and has provided psychological assessment and intervention across many concerns. In addition to common mood and anxiety issues, she lists codependency, caregiver stress, abandonment, and substance-related problems among her focus areas.
In sessions she talks things through with clients, identifies patterns, and plans specific behavior changes. She aims to address life changes, parenting pressures, grief, and professional stress with straightforward tools and regular review of progress.
To begin, readers are advised to follow the site’s process to compare options and book an initial meeting. That first session is used to set goals, review background, and agree on practical next steps.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps people clarify their values and feelings and can be useful when someone feels lost or controlled by others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers step-by-step techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns. Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals, history, and what feels workable. That choice can shift as progress is reviewed. For scheduling and format details, confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. It also lets people try therapy from different places and adapt meeting length or frequency to match real-life demands.Areas of focus
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and related issues including codependency.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style combined with practical strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns and plan concrete steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including work in private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional settings.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a California psychologist holding the credential CA Psychologist 32123 and practices in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to set goals and plan next steps.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.