- Client-centered approach
- Practical goal setting
- Money and life concerns
About Maura
Dr. Maura Castellanos is a California psychologist who began her work in mental health over a decade ago as a chemical dependency technician. She returned to school to earn a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and later completed a doctorate in clinical psychology. She has practiced in community clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and private practice. She brings 12 years of experience to her work and holds the credential CA Psychologist 32123.
In session she keeps things straightforward and personal. She uses a client-centered stance that focuses on the whole person. Sessions typically involve listening closely, naming what’s hard, and working together to set clear goals. She describes her overall style as collaborative and practical.
Dr. Castellanos draws on several approaches depending on a person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy targets quick, concrete steps to move forward. Existential ideas are used to talk through meaning, purpose, and life transitions.
She has helped people facing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, grief, and career questions. Money and financial issues are among the additional concerns she addresses. She also supports those coping with caregiver strain, chronic illness, codependency, and feelings of emptiness.
Her background includes assessment and intervention across age groups. Sessions are offered in English and take place in California. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches suited to online care
Dr. Castellanos often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validating personal experience, and building a trusting working relationship to help people move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets specific thoughts and behaviors, teaching practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change patterns that cause distress.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Together they decide which approaches to try and make adjustments as needed during ongoing sessions.
Confirm the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular appointments into busy days, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between commitments. It also makes it straightforward to continue working on goals even when life circumstances change. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to work well in a remote setting, focusing on concrete skills, consistent progress checks, and shared planning to help clients move toward their goals.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and practical steps during sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience across private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional settings.
What credential and location information should I know?
She is a CA Psychologist, credential number 32123, and practices in California.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.