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Barbara Castro, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Stress and perinatal concerns
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Perinatal experience
About Barbara
Barbara Castro is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in New York with 26 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, depression, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she is not taking international clients.
Barbara focuses on practical, skills-based work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside a client-centered approach. That means she pays attention to thoughts and behaviors, practices new coping skills in session, and checks what works for each person.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults, and specific experience supporting people facing fertility struggles, pregnancy-related concerns, and postpartum mood changes. She draws on both professional experience and personal insight into perinatal mood disorder and infertility when relevant.
In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and habitual reactions. She teaches concrete strategies for mood regulation, problem solving, and communication. Work often includes short exercises, homework between sessions, and reviewing what changed over time.
Barbara aims to keep therapy focused and practical. She and the client set clear goals and track progress. To begin, readers are asked to use the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the online therapy options.
How her approaches fit into online work
Barbara uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions tend to include clear steps - identify a thought, try a different response, and review what changed - which translates well to online conversations.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and responding to each person’s concerns in an open way. That approach supports building trust and deciding what to focus on together. Dialectical Behavior Therapy is used for teaching specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when emotions run high.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and everyday life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people do skill practice from wherever they are. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on practical skills, behavior change, and homework review without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges, depression, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, and ADHD along with related issues like fertility and postpartum concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different ways of responding. Sessions include concrete exercises and suggested practice between meetings.
What is her professional experience?
She has 26 years of work as a psychotherapist in clinical settings and private practice, with focused experience around perinatal mood and fertility challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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