I am a qualified therapist with more than 12 years of experience. I offer support in English and Spanish. I have worked with a broad range of concerns including emotional distress, stressful situations, relationship issues, parenting problems, low self-esteem, grief/loss, trouble concentrating. I have also supported many who have experienced physical trauma (i.e. injury), physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
My approach is strengths-based and client centered, which means I see you as the expert of your life, while I assist and guide you through your personal journey towards greater well-being. I believe in treating you with respect, sensitivity, inclusivity and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support your goals. I tailor my support to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes strength and courage to seek and take steps towards change and well-being. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to being part of this journey with you!
Professional experience
12 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Maria Castro. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Maria listens, and has solid advice and tips for life.
Written on Mar 18, 2026 after therapy with Maria for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Maria is a wonderful therapist. She is so quick to offer a listening ear and helpful advice. She is empathetic and has many great techniques to help me feel more calm, and confident in many areas of my life including my career and relationships.
Written on Jun 15, 2025 after therapy with Maria for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Maria is a very knowledgeable and kind professional. She listens well and has very insightful responses to the myriad of concerns that I have. Has allowed me to open up to feel seen and unjudged. I look forward to our sessions as they add perspective to the rest of the week and I feel more prepared to tackle life's daily challenges for it.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Great
Written on Aug 16, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My sessions with Maria are so helpful. She makes me feel comfortable and presents a perspective that I don't often see myself.
Written on May 09, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Maria has been fantastic! She has given me reading suggestions which have helped me to have insight into myself. She listens and validates hardships in my life. I feel like I have experienced personal growth while having my therapy with her. I’m so happy o was matched with her.
Written on May 05, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Maria is very insightful and provides wonderful support. I lost my son and she had truly been a help navigating the grief .
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Talking with Maria has been really helpful to me. She was a kind listener when I needed one, and also someone who never judged me for my own emotions or beliefs, but instead tried to help understand me and help me move forward from my pain. It has been over 8 months since I've been talking with her, and that has really made a positive impact on my life. I'm grateful to have been matched with her.
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Maria has been great! I have enjoyed the balance of sharing and learning actionable ways to work with my thoughts and actions between sessions.
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Maria is an amazing therapist, during my journey, she has been an amazing listener and I could feel the difference since day1 as the exercises and ideas she suggested really did work out for me since the beginning.
The best thing is she remembers the details and even does her study for you if you are from a different background or culture to understand your concerns better.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Maria has been super helpful so far. She seems to know when I need to just talk it out and when I need advice. And she has good approachable advice with no judgement either! I tend to feel better after speaking with her, a huge relief!
Written on Jan 27, 2023 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
I'm very picky about therapists and was leery of being matched with one that I would like, but Maria was an instant relief. Over a year later and she's still my go to!
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I feel like Maria listens and opens my eyes to a new way of thinking
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Maria has been nothing but a blessing to have in my life
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Absolutely wonderful and helpful to me. I'm well on the way to bettering myself and fixing my issues thanks to her. She was the best therapist I've worked with and the first to actually explain what I was feeling and how to overcome my barriers to healing. Would recommend her %100. Thank you, Ms Castro, from the bottom of my heart.
Written on Jul 02, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I am very very happy with Maria's approach to therapy. She challenges me to rethink my beliefs and gives me practical tools to use in my relationships and my work. She also has a sense of humor, which has made self-discovery and growth a bit more manageable. I did not think that online therapy was a possibility for me and I am grateful for this resource and grateful for her.
Written on Jun 26, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
María has been wonderful in helping me with ways to cope and approach my mental exhaustion and anxiety issues. She has a relaxed and non-judgmental nature which helped me speak openly and get to issues quickly.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Maria is an amazing listener and has great memory. She actively makes you feel heard and validates your emotions but also challenges your thinking and encourages positive change and new insights. She empowers you and understands you and your story and helps get you to the place where you want to be
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Maria is intuitive and listens well. I feel comfortable both laughing and crying in sessions, oscillating between the mundane and the serious. I have grown lots during my time with her.
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really appreciated Maria and her way of helping me understand my thoughts and the tools she’s provided me. She always made me feel at ease and provided a safe space for me. She was awesome.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She understands where I’m coming from and makes me feel comfortable.
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
BetterHelp has been very accessible for me and very helpful. I have recommended it to others.
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes
Maria showed care and understanding of my concerns and worked to meet my needs within my limits.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have worked with Maria for a couple of years. She is wonderful. She is patient and wise and really takes time to understand me, and help me understand myself. I have learned so much from her and look forward to learning so much more.
Written on Sep 13, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Maria has been very warm and a welcoming in our sessions since the start. I feel like we can discuss anything and I will not be judged and she really helps me reach or work towards my goals I have established since the beginning.
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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