Dr. Maura Castellanos , CA Psychologist 32123

Dr. Maura Castellanos began her career in mental health working as a chemical dependency technician in a dual diagnosis treatment facility, an experience that shaped her early commitment to integrated care for substance use and co-occurring psychological conditions. Over a 12-year professional trajectory she returned to school to earn a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, followed by a doctorate in clinical psychology, building a strong foundation in both assessment and therapeutic intervention.

Dr. Castellanos has provided services across diverse clinical settings including private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional facilities, and has worked with children, adolescents, and adults. She offers psychological assessment and intervention for a broad range of concerns, assisting people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and a variety of life transitions and mood issues.

Her practice is informed by a client-centered perspective that honors the whole person and emphasizes collaboration. She employs a multidimensional, integrative approach to treatment tailored to the individual in front of her. Dr. Castellanos is a licensed psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 32123) and draws on evidence-based methods to address each client’s unique needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Castellanos integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a collaborative, empathetic relationship to help people explore values, identity, and meaning. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to problems like anxiety, depression, and stress, and teaches practical skills to change those patterns. Existential therapy is also part of her work, helping people wrestle with questions of purpose, freedom, and life transitions when facing major changes or crises.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Castellanos works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting strategies over time as progress unfolds. That collaborative stance helps tailor care in a way that feels relevant and workable for the individual.

Online therapy with Dr. Castellanos is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow therapy to continue even when in-person visits are difficult.