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Aliza Castro, LCSW

Compassionate addiction and trauma specialist
  • Person-centered care
  • Evidence-based therapies
  • 29 years experience

About Aliza Castro

Aliza Castro is a dually licensed behavioral health treatment provider with 29 years of experience, holding credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She specializes in integrated care for individuals facing substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, guiding people through recovery with a steady, experienced hand.

Castro also attends to identity-related challenges tied to adoption and foster care, offering a space to explore those experiences and their effects on relationships and self-understanding. Her clinical work emphasizes evidence-informed, person-centered methods that prioritize being heard and supported while setting meaningful, achievable goals.

Her therapeutic presence is described by a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and supportive stance that remains goal directed. She meets people where they are in their recovery and life transitions, helping them build practical coping skills, clarity, and motivation to move forward at a pace that feels right. Across issues such as addiction, trauma, mood and anxiety concerns, relationship and family dynamics, parenting, and career stress, she blends empathy with structured approaches to promote lasting change and resilience.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Aliza Castro have?

Aliza Castro has 29 years of professional experience in behavioral health treatment.

Is Aliza Castro a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CT LCSW 8718.

In which languages does Aliza Castro provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Aliza Castro located?

She is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Aliza Castro as my therapist?

You can work with Aliza Castro through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Aliza Castro work with international clients?

Yes, Aliza Castro works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Aliza Castro cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches that guide online care

Aliza Castro uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where the individual’s priorities and strengths drive the work; it is helpful for building self-understanding, navigating life changes, and improving relationships. CBT teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can aid in coping with trauma, cravings, and chronic stress.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Aliza Castro collaborates with each person to assess goals, preferences, and practical needs, and then adapts methods over time so the plan fits the client rather than the other way around. This collaborative, flexible stance helps people stay engaged and make steady progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing work to continue across busy schedules, geographic distances, and changing life circumstances. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists while maintaining continuity of care and building momentum toward goals.

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