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Stephanie Vancek Castro

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Stephanie, and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a compassionate, dedicated therapist who believes that you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported while working through whatever brings you to therapy. My approach is collaborative and individualized—I meet you where you are and work alongside you toward greater healing, clarity, and fulfillment.

My approach to therapy

I bring warmth, empathy, compassion, and a genuine desire to understand each person as an individual. I’m a strong listener and strive to create a space where clients feel safe being honest and vulnerable without fear of judgment. I also bring a calm, grounded presence to difficult conversations and am comfortable sitting with people through pain, uncertainty, grief, and major life transitions. My goal is to balance empathy and support with thoughtful guidance and practical tools, so that therapy feels both nurturing and purposeful.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what has brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about your current challenges, your history, and what you hope to gain from therapy, while also beginning to identify goals that feel meaningful to you. Most importantly, there is no pressure to have everything figured out—I want you to feel comfortable, supported, and able to be yourself. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you and begin building a therapeutic relationship based on trust and collaboration.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland, Baltimore
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English