- Client-centered focus
- Integrative methods
- Practical coping skills
About Maura
Dr. Maura Castellanos trained as a chemical dependency technician and then pursued clinical psychology, earning a doctorate. She has 12 years of experience across private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional settings. Dr. Castellanos approaches people with directness and warmth and aims to build a collaborative, respectful relationship in sessions.
She uses a client-centered approach that values the whole person and emphasizes listening and collaboration. She also integrates other methods to meet specific needs, adapting to what each person brings to the room. Sessions focus on practical steps that fit into everyday life rather than abstract theory.
Her work has included assessment and intervention for a wide range of concerns. These include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, grief, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life-purpose questions. She has experience supporting people who struggle with abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and substance-related concerns.
Dr. Castellanos has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in clinical settings. She plans treatment around the individual rather than a single method, drawing on solution-focused and cognitive behavioral ideas when they fit the person’s goals. Her goal is to help people find clearer choices and more manageable ways of coping.
She practices in California and carries the credential CA Psychologist 32123. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients who want to begin are invited to use the site Start Therapy process to match and schedule a time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting working relationship, helping people feel heard and supported while they sort things out. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Existential Therapy helps people examine values, meaning, and choices when facing large life questions or transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That can mean starting with a client-centered stance and adding CBT or solution-focused steps when practical goals or specific symptoms emerge.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so they match your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use video or phone options as their needs and comfort allow. Talk with the therapist during the match process about what will work best for your routine and goals.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, sleep issues, ADHD, and career or life-purpose questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then tailoring practical approaches to each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She began as a chemical dependency technician, later completed a master’s emphasis in marriage and family therapy and a doctorate in clinical psychology, and has 12 years of experience in varied clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds the credential CA Psychologist 32123 and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.