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Allyson DeCastro

Insight-driven, strengths-based therapy

LCSW Florida

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages
English
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About Allyson

Allyson DeCastro is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, concentration and focus challenges, and the emotional impacts of trauma and loss.

Background and approach

With five years of professional practice, she offers practical, strengths-based support that emphasizes clients' own knowledge of their stories and abilities. Allyson approaches each person with respect for their lived experience and helps translate personal strengths into concrete steps for change.

Her work includes attention to issues such as depression, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and family dynamics, and adoption or foster care-related matters. Allyson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of a practical toolkit, alongside solution-focused strategies and trauma-informed techniques to tailor interventions to specific needs.

She encourages taking that initial step toward therapy and partners with clients to build momentum and confidence as they pursue their goals.

Adapting Evidence-Based Approaches to Online Care

Allyson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behavioral habits; this approach is often applied to concerns like anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and motivation. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients zero in on practical goals and small, actionable steps that build forward momentum, which can be useful for life transitions and improving confidence.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Allyson works with clients to explore what feels most useful given their goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time to better match emerging needs and progress.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or another convenient location and allow clients to continue care when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD-related concentration concerns, relationship and family matters, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based, using practical techniques to set achievable goals and build skills. She blends problem-focused strategies with trauma-informed care when needed.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed and emphasizes empowering clients to use their own strengths in the therapeutic process.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW18803.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English