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Esther Castro, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Esther
Esther Castro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of professional experience based in Texas. She focuses on stress, anxiety, career concerns, coping with life changes, grief, and depression. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and illness, co-morbidity, hospice and end-of-life concerns, women's issues, and workplace matters.
She approaches sessions in a straightforward way. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life. Sessions often begin by identifying the most pressing problem and then working on small, practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Esther uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with client-centered and solution-focused methods, to structure sessions and set achievable goals.
In early meetings she listens to what is most troubling and what the client already does well. From that foundation she helps clients notice thought patterns, test new ways of responding, and track changes between sessions. She prefers concrete exercises and brief experiments people can try in daily life.
Esther has worked across settings that included chronic medical conditions and end-of-life support, so she is familiar with how health problems and loss affect mood and routines. That background informs how she helps people manage symptoms alongside other demands, like work or caregiving.
Her style is practical and goal oriented. She helps clients break larger problems into more manageable pieces. The process is collaborative - Esther and the client set short-term goals and review progress regularly.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Esther works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify common thinking patterns and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions focus on practical steps, such as tracking thoughts, trying short experiments, and reviewing results in the next meeting. Client-Centered Therapy is used to follow what matters most to the person and to build on their existing strengths. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on immediate, attainable goals and on what is already working in daily life.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they choose methods and adjust them as progress is reviewed so sessions stay relevant to the client's priorities.
If you want online care, confirm the platform and session formats before booking because specific formats were not detailed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills in the environments where challenges occur. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for an online setting so practical progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas, Maine, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, career issues, coping with life changes, grief, and depression, plus related areas such as aging, chronic illness, hospice and workplace issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions often include short, practical exercises to test new behaviors between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in settings that included chronic medical care and end-of-life support, which informs her approach to grief and health-related concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine and Texas and practices from Texas.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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