Dr. Maura Castellanos
Experienced psychologist blending empathy and practical strategies
CA Psychologist 32123 California
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Maura
Dr. Maura Castellanos began her professional journey in addiction treatment and built on that foundation with graduate training in clinical psychology, culminating in a doctorate.
Background and approach
She has practiced across personal clinics, community settings, hospitals, and correctional facilities, accumulating 12 years of experience addressing a broad range of mental health concerns. Licensed in California as CA Psychologist 32123, she brings clinical assessment and intervention skills to work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical, goal-oriented methods. Dr.
Castellanos values collaboration and seeks to understand each person's life context before tailoring an approach, often drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies along with existential and solution-focused techniques. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, ADHD, caregiving stress, and other mood and life-transition concerns.
In online formats she offers flexible session options to fit varied schedules and needs, helping clients explore coping tools, rebuild routines, and identify actionable steps toward their goals. Prospective clients in California can begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Dr. Castellanos commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches and client-centered methods in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and problematic coping. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and collaboration, allowing clients to explore values, relationships, and personal meaning while guiding the pace and focus of sessions.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist assesses each person’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommends or blends methods to match those needs, adjusting as progress and priorities evolve over time.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from California-based licensed professionals. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, allow continuity across life changes, and provide different communication styles so clients can choose the format that feels most comfortable for working on issues like stress, relationships, recovery, or mood management.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English