Lauren Castro

Hello! My name is, Lauren Castro, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), I specialize in supporting children, young adults, and caregivers navigating anxiety, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and emotional regulation. My approach integrates both mental health and behavioral strategies to promote lasting emotional growth and positive behavior change. I believe in creating a compassionate, judgment-free space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, build effective coping tools, and work toward your goals at a pace that feels right for you.

My approach is integrative, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and behavioral principles to support emotional regulation, behavior change, and personal growth. I emphasize collaboration, compassion, and practical strategies meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward their goals in manageable steps. Whether supporting a child with behavioral challenges, a young adult navigating life transitions, or a parent seeking support, I focus on creating a safe, empowering space where insight, skills, and confidence can grow. I believe therapy should not only explore the “why” but also provide the “how.”

Clients can expect to walk away from our sessions feeling heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools they can use in their daily lives. Whether we're working on managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, or building emotional regulation skills, I focus on helping clients gain clarity, confidence, and effective coping strategies. My goal is for each session to feel purposeful and collaborative—where progress is measured not just by insight, but by real, meaningful change. You’ll leave each session with a deeper understanding of yourself and specific skills you can apply immediately. Your comfort is my priority to assist in getting through the hardship that you are experiencing and gaining the right tools and coping strategies for everlasting positive change.