- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Viridiana
Viridiana Castro is a California LMFT with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, motivation, and self-esteem challenges. She offers services in both English and Spanish.
Her practice focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She talks through immediate concerns and helps people build clearer routines and coping skills. Sessions address feelings, behavior patterns, and decisions people face when life shifts or becomes overwhelming.
Viridiana pays attention to family history and current family dynamics when they affect daily life. That includes dealing with blended family issues, separation and divorce impacts, and fatherhood concerns. She also supports people working through grief, addiction challenges, and attachment or abandonment wounds.
She aims to match the pace of work to what each person needs. That may involve checking short-term goals, practicing new ways of communicating, or learning strategies to manage anxiety and low mood. The focus is usually on concrete changes that make everyday life more manageable.
Clients can expect a direct, respectful approach that mixes listening with practical suggestions. The first session is used to identify priorities and agree on next steps. Over time, the plan is reviewed and adjusted to fit changes in work, family, or health demands.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Viridiana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks larger issues into small, manageable steps and helps with anxiety, decision-making, and life transitions. Another is skills-focused work that teaches communication methods and coping tools useful for relationship strains and blended family tensions.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the client’s style. If something does not help, they adjust the plan together rather than sticking with a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also accommodate people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a session that works around work breaks. Licensed professionals will discuss the best logistical setup during the initial scheduling step to match sessions to everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and grief among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical conversation and evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify problems and set clear steps for change.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a practicing clinician in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Can I see her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.