Christina Castro
Hi! I’m Christina, and I’m glad you’re here. Are you looking for a therapist who will listen, understand, and help you move forward? I’m a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 16 years of experience, and I especially enjoy working with teenagers, young adults, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based. Together, we will explore what may be keeping you stuck and build practical tools to help you feel more confident, connected, and grounded. I will honor your story, culture, values, and goals. If faith or spirituality is important to you, we can include it in a way that feels authentic. Running and music have been positive outlets in my own life, and I would love to help you discover what helps you feel restored and more like yourself. ¿Prefieres hablar en español? ¡Claro que sí! Therapy is available in English or español, tú eliges. Let’s get started.
First session
Individual Therapy Our first meeting is a chance for me to get to know you and understand what brought you to therapy. You can share as much or as little as feels comfortable. We will talk about what has been weighing on you, what you hope will change, and how I can best support you. You will leave with a clearer sense of where we can begin. Couples Therapy Our first meeting will give each of you space to share your experience of the relationship without assigning blame or deciding who is right. We will explore the patterns creating conflict or distance, recognize the strengths that remain between you, and identify what you would like to build together. Family Therapy During our first meeting, each family member will have an opportunity to share what they have been experiencing. We will begin identifying communication patterns, sources of stress, and the strengths already present within your family. From there, we will develop shared goals for creating healthier and more supportive relationships.
Strengths
After 16 years in the mental health field, I have learned that no two people experience trauma, grief, or change in quite the same way. I will take the time to understand what you have lived through, what has helped you survive, and what you need now. My experience allows me to draw from different therapeutic approaches, but our work will always be shaped around you rather than a one-size-fits-all method. I also understand that some of the patterns we carry did not begin with us. By exploring how past experiences and family relationships may still be affecting your life, we can begin creating healthier patterns for you and, perhaps, for future generations. I will bring warmth, honesty, and compassion to our work while helping you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Ideal clients
My ideal client may be someone just like you. You may be carrying more than others realize, trying your best to keep going while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. Maybe something from your past still affects you, or you are longing to feel more connected to yourself and the people you love. You do not need to have everything figured out, and you do not have to face it alone. Come as you are, and we will begin from there together.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
Difficult experiences can affect how you think, feel, and respond long after the experience has passed. We will move at a pace that feels safe for you, beginning with tools to help you manage difficult emotions and feel more grounded. When you are ready, we can make sense of what happened and work toward helping the past feel less powerful in your present life.
Attachment-based
Our earliest relationships can shape how we experience closeness, trust, and emotional safety. We will explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion, without blaming you or the people in your life. As you begin to understand your relationship patterns, we can work toward helping you feel safer expressing your needs, building trust, and creating the meaningful connections you deserve.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The way you think, feel, and respond can become connected in patterns that are difficult to break. We will gently explore these patterns, recognize the thoughts that may be adding to your stress, and practice new ways of responding. My goal is to help you develop practical tools that make everyday challenges feel more manageable and help you feel more confident in your choices.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
You already have strengths, skills, and experiences that can help you move forward, even if they are difficult to recognize right now. We will explore what has helped you in the past, notice moments when the problem feels less overwhelming, and build on what is already working. Together, we will identify small, practical steps toward the changes you want to see in your life.
Motivational Interviewing
Change can feel complicated, especially when part of you feels ready and another part feels uncertain. I will meet you where you are, without pressure or judgment, and help you explore what matters most to you. Together, we will build on your strengths and identify changes that feel realistic, meaningful, and true to the life you want.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions104 E Olive Ave, Redlands, CA 92373, Suite 100