Dr. Maura Castellanos, CA Psychologist
California · 12 years in practice
Dr. Maura Castellanos began her career in mental health over a decade ago as a chemical dependency technician.
License and registration
- Psychologist, California
- 32123 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1316528789 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Maura
Dr. Maura Castellanos began her career in mental health over a decade ago as a chemical dependency technician. She later completed a master's in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and a doctorate in clinical psychology.
Dr. Castellanos practices in California and holds the credential CA Psychologist 32123. She has worked across many settings including independent practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional facilities.
That range gave her experience with many concerns such as addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting stress, and caregiver strain.
Background and approach
She also supports people facing grief, life changes, career questions, and struggles with self-esteem. Her style is grounded and straightforward. She focuses on the person in front of her and listens for what matters most.
Sessions tend to be collaborative - she helps people name priorities, try new ways of coping, and track what works. Dr. Castellanos draws on several approaches to shape treatment.
She uses Client-Centered methods to follow each person's goals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking and behavior patterns, and Existential ideas to help people wrestle with meaning and purpose. She adapts techniques to the situation rather than applying a single formula. People who want practical tools mixed with deeper reflection often find this approach useful.
She emphasizes clear steps, honest conversation, and steady progress over time. If someone prefers online options, sessions are available by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging so therapy can fit into busy schedules.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maura lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Maura names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approach-driven care available online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's lead. It helps people clarify what they want from therapy and builds on their strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Existential Therapy helps people examine questions about meaning, purpose, and identity when facing life transitions or feelings of emptiness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they pick methods that fit the person's situation and adjust them over time based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets people see facial cues and do longer conversations. Phone can work when a call is easier during a break or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can provide brief check-ins or ongoing written support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and stay consistent with appointments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Dr. Castellanos address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She blends practical strategies with conversations about meaning and values.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 12 years of experience starting as a chemical dependency technician and later working in clinics, hospitals, correctional settings, and independent practice.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
She is listed as CA Psychologist 32123 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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