- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- English and Spanish
About Viridiana
Viridiana Castro is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. She brings seven years of clinical experience and a calm, respectful manner to sessions. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to meet each person where they are.
She helps people manage stress and anxiety and work through relationship concerns. She also addresses trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and struggles with motivation and confidence. Addiction, grief, and parenting concerns are part of her practice as well.
Viridiana adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s needs. She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. She listens with sensitivity and responds without judgment.
Her background includes seven years of direct clinical work serving people in California. She holds the LMFT credential, which indicates a licensed marriage and family therapist. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, choosing approaches that match the concern at hand.
She supports clients coping with life changes, including separation, blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, and challenges after natural or human-caused disasters. She also addresses compassion fatigue and concerns related to parenting and fatherhood.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Viridiana works collaboratively to set goals and plan next steps that feel manageable.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Viridiana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she applies helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood by changing everyday patterns. Another approach emphasizes building skills for managing emotions and relationships, such as practicing communication, boundary setting, and stress management strategies.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as squeezing a meeting into a lunch break or avoiding travel time. They also allow for continuity when people are managing disruptions after natural or human-caused disasters, helping maintain momentum in care. Therapists and licensed professionals will work with clients to find setups that match their needs and daily routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions, among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with clients in California.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.