Gabriela Castro, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Gabriela Castro

Focus areas

Codependency

Self-Harm / Injury

Thought Disorder

Depression

Sleep Problems

Women's Mental Health Issues

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Schema Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Gabriela Castro

I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If anxiety has been taking over your thoughts, keeping you up at night, or making it hard to focus, you’re not alone. There is a way forward. I help teens, young adults, and older adults learn how to calm their minds, reduce constant worry, and feel more in control of their lives. Anxiety can feel exhausting: racing thoughts, tense body, a sense that something bad is about to happen. In our work together, you’ll find a safe space to slow down, feel heard, and discover practical tools that actually work in real life. My approach I use proven approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Problem-Solving Therapy to help you break the cycle of overthinking, manage physical symptoms, and build confidence in handling daily challenges. My focus I work with individuals across the lifespan, but I especially love supporting adults, young adults, and teens through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, big life transitions, grief, trauma, or family stress—I’m here to help. My communication style My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I want you to feel comfortable opening up while also feeling guided toward the changes you’re hoping to make. I focus on listening deeply, making complex feelings easier to understand, and working together in a way that feels clear and approachable. My goal is for you to feel both cared for and empowered throughout our time together. My journey to mental healthcare I became a therapist because I love helping people feel seen, supported, and capable of real change. My goals for you I help clients reach their goals by focusing on what feels most important to them and making the process feel less overwhelming. We’ll take things one step at a time, celebrate progress along the way, and build tools that make growth feel doable and even exciting.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1881112092

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What practice does Gabriela Castro work with?

Gabriela Castro works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gabriela Castro?

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