Elsie Castro, MSEd, NY | Psychotherapist

About Elsie Castro

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Elsie Castro

Elsie Castro is a mental health counselor who takes a thoughtful, culturally responsive, and evidence-based approach to therapy. She views mental health through a holistic lens, recognizing how life experiences, relationships, culture, and identity shape emotional well-being. In her work, Elsie supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and attachment concerns, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and adjustment to change or loss. Her therapeutic style integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches within a collaborative, client-centered framework. Elsie creates a warm and reflective space where clients can slow down, explore patterns, and gain deeper insight into how past experiences may influence present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She works alongside clients to build self-awareness, develop practical coping tools, and foster meaningful, lasting change. Elsie earned her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College. She is passionate about creating an affirming and supportive therapeutic environment where individuals feel respected, understood, and empowered in their growth. With empathy and thoughtful curiosity at the center of her work, she sees therapy as a collaborative process that helps clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and move toward greater clarity and balance in their lives.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling

Education and training

Hunter College, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1306799556

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What practice does Elsie Castro work with?

Elsie Castro works with Manhattan Mental Health Counseling.

What are common reasons for patients to see Elsie Castro?

Elsie Castro frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Elsie Castro on their profile.