Dr. Maura Castellanos, CA Psychologist 32123

About Maura

Dr. Maura Castellanos began her path in mental health working as a chemical dependency technician in a dual diagnosis treatment setting. 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 holds the CA Psychologist 32123 credential and has about 12 years of clinical experience across multiple settings in California. Her work tends to be straightforward and practical.

Background and approach

She uses a client-centered stance that treats the person as a whole and focuses on what matters most to them. Sessions often include clear problem-solving and skill building geared to everyday life challenges like stress, parenting, sleep problems, or mood concerns. Dr.

Castellanos has provided services in independent practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional settings. She has worked with children, teens, and adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, family conflict, relationship problems, and caregiver stress. Her background includes psychological assessment and short- and longer-term intervention.

She blends a few therapy styles to fit each person. That can mean using cognitive-behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking, solution-focused steps to set practical goals, and existential ideas to examine meaning and values. The emphasis is on collaboration and tailoring work to the unique person in the room.

For families and parents, she offers concrete strategies for managing parenting stress, improving communication, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Therapy approaches that fit your life online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the person’s lead, validates their experience, and helps set goals that matter in daily life. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and make choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and to build new habits, which can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and parenting stress.

She also uses solution-focused methods to identify small, practical steps that move life in a different direction. That approach is goal-oriented and works well when you want fast, measurable changes for specific problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as those needs change. The aim is a collaborative plan that fits the client’s life and commitments.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families and individuals. Video calls create face-to-face time without travel, phone sessions work when on-the-go, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing coaching. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and daily routines.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

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.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, sleep issues, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialty areas.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is client-centered and collaborative. She often combines practical problem solving with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has approximately 12 years of experience working in settings such as independent practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional facilities.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is licensed as CA Psychologist 32123 and practices in California.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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