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Allyson DeCastro

Compassionate, practical help for everyday parenting challenges

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Allyson

Allyson DeCastro is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida who supports people feeling stressed, anxious, or unsure about big life changes. She welcomes those dealing with low self-esteem, motivation struggles, sleep or eating concerns, and symptoms often linked to attention and focus. Allyson often works with issues related to grief, trauma and abuse, and the everyday pressures that pile up.

She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and treats that choice with respect.

Background and approach

Allyson uses clear, practical tools to help people find small changes that make life easier. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Solution-Focused Therapy is part of her approach when clients want to build on what already works.

Trauma-Focused Therapy guides her when past harm affects daily functioning. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She encourages clients to name what’s most important and set realistic steps toward those goals.

Sessions aim to be useful right away, not just talk about feelings. Allyson has five years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit varied schedules.

Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit busy lives

Allyson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking big problems into manageable steps. Solution-Focused Therapy is another tool she uses to build on what already works in a person’s life and set small, achievable goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides targeted support when past traumatic events affect daily functioning and responses.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Allyson works together with clients to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. She adjusts the plan as needed so sessions feel relevant and useful rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexibility for parents and busy adults. Video calls let conversations feel closer to in-person meetings, while phone sessions remove the need for cameras. Live chat and text messaging provide brief check-ins and support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a packed schedule and to keep progress moving forward without extra travel.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Allyson address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD-related focus concerns, relationships, and family matters. She also focuses on adoption and foster care and young adult issues.
What is Allyson's general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, goal-oriented methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help clients make steady changes. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does Allyson have?
Allyson has five years of professional experience in clinical work. She brings that background to sessions while supporting people through common life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida with license number FL LCSW SW18803. Her practice location is Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for meeting with Allyson?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscription plan chosen.
What are the steps to begin working with Allyson?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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