Karen Castro, LPC, AZ | Psychotherapist

About Karen Castro

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Culturally Sensitive

Humanistic

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Karen Castro

Karen Castro is a licensed professional counselor who has been in practice since 2019. She specializes in supporting first-generation Millennials and Gen Xers of color who are navigating the lingering effects of childhood trauma. Karen works with clients who grew up carrying complex family expectations, cultural pressures, and emotional burdens that often resurface in adulthood as relationship difficulties, overwhelming emotional patterns, or a nervous system that stays on high alert or collapses into shutdown. Karen's therapeutic approach integrates EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and polyvagal-informed practices to help clients understand the roots of their experiences, reconnect with their internal resources, and create sustainable pathways toward healing. She offers a grounded, culturally responsive space where clients can process the past, strengthen their sense of self, and build healthier patterns in the present. Karen speaks both English and Spanish fluently. She is currently paneled with the following insurance plans: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna, Cigna, and Carelon Behavioral Health.

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In-network insurances

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $125 for 55 minutes

Ongoing session: $125 for 55 minutes

Charges post-reimbursement amount: This provider will only charge you for the amount you pay after you get reimbursed from your insurance plan, so you don’t need to pay the session fee upfront

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Vida Balance Counseling LLC

Board certifications

National Board for Certified Counselors

Education and training

Ottawa University Arizona (OUAZ), Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1992435853

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Karen Castro accepting new patients?

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Does Karen Castro accept my insurance?

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What practice does Karen Castro work with?

Karen Castro works with Vida Balance Counseling LLC.

Which board certifications does Karen Castro have?

Karen Castro is certified by National Board for Certified Counselors.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Castro?

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