Profile / United States
Aliza Castro, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Addictions and mood concerns
See online therapy options- Addictions support
- Mood disorders
- Goal focused methods
About Aliza
Aliza Castro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience. She practices in Connecticut and works with people struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. Her listing also notes work around adoption-related identity challenges and related attachment issues.
Castro takes a practical, person-centered approach. She helps people set clear goals and build coping skills they can use between sessions. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying different ways of responding to problems.
Her background includes long-term work in integrated behavioral health and addiction settings. That experience informs straightforward problem solving and motivational techniques she uses in sessions. She often combines talking through situations with concrete steps to test new behaviors.
She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Those methods are used to address mood symptoms, trauma and substance-related issues, stress, and concerns around identity and relationships.
People who choose Castro can expect goal-oriented sessions with practical exercises and regular review of progress. She supports work on issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, grief, workplace and parenting strain, and process addictions. The focus is on helping people recognize patterns and practice alternatives that fit their life.
If you want to start, be prepared to describe recent struggles, your goals, and what you have tried so far so sessions can move quickly into skill-building and problem solving.
How her approaches translate to online work
Aliza uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through specific exercises and experiments. CBT can be useful for problems like anxiety, depression, and patterns that sustain addictions. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her approach and focuses on listening and reflecting so people can set their own goals and priorities during treatment.She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach straightforward attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and support clearer decision making. Together these approaches are used collaboratively - the therapist and client decide which methods to try based on the client's goals, current challenges, and what feels manageable in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and permit using resources or worksheets during the meeting. Expect practical homework, check-ins on progress, and adjustments to the plan as needs change.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, co-occurring mood conditions, trauma, anxiety, and related issues such as grief, parenting stress, and workplace concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and goal directed, focusing on clear steps, skill practice, and regular review of progress.
What experience does she bring?
She has 29 years of experience in integrated behavioral health and substance use treatment settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a CT LCSW and practices in Connecticut.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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