Dr. Maura Castellanos, CA Psychologist 32123

Dr. Maura Castellanos (she/her) began her career in mental health as a chemical dependency technician at a dual-diagnosis treatment facility more than a decade ago. Motivated to expand her ability to help, she returned to graduate school and completed a master's degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy, followed by a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Across a 12-year career she has practiced in private practice, community clinics, hospitals, and correctional settings, providing psychological assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and adults. Her clinical experience covers a broad spectrum of concerns, including stress and anxiety, addictions and substance use, anger and mood difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, caregiver stress and compassion fatigue, grief and sleep difficulties, parenting and life transitions, ADHD, and questions about identity and life purpose.

Dr. Castellanos practices from a client-centered perspective that honors each person as a whole and emphasizes collaboration. She integrates multiple therapeutic methods to design treatment plans tailored to the unique needs in front of her, blending practical strategies with attention to personal values and meaning. Dr. Castellanos holds a California psychologist license (CA Psychologist 32123) and combines evidence-informed approaches with an empathic, respectful stance. She looks forward to getting to know you.