Dr. Maura Castellanos, CA Psychologist 32123

Dr. Maura Castellanos began her mental health career working as a chemical dependency technician in a dual diagnosis treatment setting. She later earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis on marriage and family therapy and went on to complete a doctorate in clinical psychology. Dr. Castellanos brings 12 years of clinical experience across hospitals, community clinics, correctional settings, and private practice.

Her approach is grounded in treating the whole person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and existential perspectives to help people understand thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions focus on practical steps that can be tried between meetings as well as thinking about deeper meaning when that is helpful.

Dr. Castellanos helps with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career worries, and ADHD. She also addresses family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and problems related to money and life purpose.

Her style blends direct problem-solving with listening and collaboration. She works with each person to set clear goals and to check progress regularly. That mix can suit people who want both hands-on skills and space to reflect.

Dr. Castellanos practices in California as a CA Psychologist 32123 and offers sessions in English. She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How online work and therapeutic approaches come together

Dr. Castellanos draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to guide online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses; it can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress by teaching practical skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to tell their story and decide what matters most in their lives.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging can work for quick check-ins, shorter problem-solving, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep regular momentum between sessions.