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Dr. Alma Castaneda

Therapist(she, her)
27 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you ready to live better? Do you feel lonely or like nobody understands you?If you answered yes to any of those questions I can help! I am a warm, accepting, and empathetic therapist who never judges and is ready to help. Most importantly, I am a great listener!

Life can throw us curve balls without warning and those curve balls can lead to issues with depression, anxiety, or other issues. When that happens, your life can be affected negatively and your self-esteem can take a hit.

My approach to therapy

I often use a variety of approaches in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.

What you can expect from me

If you are struggling and are ready for change, call or email me. I offer evening appointments. I'm here for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    27 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Texas A&M University, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Northcentral University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Sleep disorder, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Management, Brief Dynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Humanistic, Behavioral, Parent Management Training (PMT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Gestalt, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic, Unified Protocol (UP), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Biofeedback
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish