Dr. Maura Castellanos
Compassionate, evidence-based care for life's challenges
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About
Dr. Maura Castellanos (she/her) began her mental health career as a chemical dependency technician in a dual diagnosis treatment facility more than a decade ago. She returned to school to expand her clinical training, earning a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and subsequently completing a doctorate in clinical psychology.
She has provided services across a variety of clinical settings, including private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional facilities. In those settings she has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, offering psychological assessment and intervention services.
Dr. Castellanos has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including abandonment issues, alcoholism, anger, anxiety, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, depression, existential crisis, family of origin issues, intellectual disabilities, isolation, life changes, parenting issues, postpartum depression, relationship issues, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.
Her work is grounded in a client-centered, collaborative stance that values the whole person. She uses a multidimensional, integrative approach to design treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. Dr. Castellanos is a licensed psychologist in California and brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice. She looks forward to getting to know prospective clients.
- Location:
- California, United States
- Years Experience:
- 12
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Anger, Coping with life changes, Depression, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, ADHD, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Compassion fatigue, Disability, Family, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Grief, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Postpartum depression, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Self-love, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA Psychologist 32123
- NPI Number: 1316528789
- License: Psychologist (California) #32123 exp 2026-10-07
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can really make a difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One of the primary advantages is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that feels most comfortable, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it much easier to fit therapy into a busy routine.
Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and clients have the option to switch therapists at any time if they prefer a different fit.
How much experience does Dr. Maura Castellanos have?
Dr. Maura Castellanos has 12 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Dr. Maura Castellanos a licensed therapist?
Yes, Dr. Maura Castellanos practices as a licensed psychologist in California (CA Psychologist 32123).
In which languages does Dr. Maura Castellanos provide therapy?
Dr. Maura Castellanos provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Maura Castellanos located?
Dr. Maura Castellanos is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Maura Castellanos as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Maura Castellanos through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Dr. Maura Castellanos cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with Dr. Maura Castellanos. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.