CA Psychologist 32123
Dr. Maura Castellanos, CA Psychologist 32123
- Experience12 years
- LocationCalifornia
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Maura
Dr. Maura Castellanos began her mental health career working as a chemical dependency technician in a dual diagnosis treatment facility and later pursued advanced training to expand her ability to help others.
Background and approach
She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and previously earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. Over a 12-year career she has worked across independent practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional settings, gaining experience with psychological assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Castellanos practices from a client-centered stance that emphasizes collaboration and respect for the whole person, and she integrates multiple methods to tailor treatment to each individual's needs.
Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, relationship and family issues, and many related challenges. She is licensed in California as CA Psychologist 32123 and conducts therapy in English.
Dr. Castellanos aims to partner with clients to identify practical strategies and insights that support growth and daily functioning.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access
Dr. Castellanos commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on building a collaborative relationship and honoring each person's perspective to create a treatment plan that reflects their values and goals. This approach helps people who want empathetic support while they explore feelings, identity, and life decisions.She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related mood concerns. CBT can offer practical tools to manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will collaborate with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This process is flexible and may evolve as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These options allow continuity of care and the ability to use therapy in the context of everyday life, making it easier to practice new skills between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English
What Maura can help with
Dr. Maura Castellanos works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, depression, and coping with life changes.
Maura works with children, adolescents, and adults providing psychological assessment and intervention services for a wide array of psychological concerns.
How Maura approaches therapy
Maura's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Maura is a CA Psychologist 32123 practicing in California, with 12 years of clinical experience.