Maria Castaneda, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“I absolutely loved my first visit. I felt like she was a perfect match for me and I felt very comfortable expressing myself. I look forward to our future visits!! ”

TARA M.April 11, 2024Video visit

“She validates my feelings, guides me on how I can approach certain things without pressuring me and I don’t feel embarrassed to tell her anything because I trust that she will advice me on what’s best for me.”

More than 1 year ago

About Maria Castaneda

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Mental Health Problem

Stress Management

Anger Management

Mood Disorders

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Existential

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Experiential Therapy

Compassion Focused

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maria Castaneda

Welcome, I'm Maria Castaneda, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic. No. 132248). I believe that we all hold the power within us to overcome life's challenges successfully. My focus is to support my clients' abilities to prosper and live the lives they deserve through clinical knowledge of mental health symptoms and symptom management, combined with my previous experience. I obtained my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Palo Alto University and am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have worked with individual adults, couples, and children ranging from ages 5 to 17, providing therapy in both English and Spanish. I believe each client and their difficulties are unique and should be treated as such within the therapeutic alliance. I enjoy interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds and learning about each fascinating culture! My clinical experience integrates a humanistic approach to therapeutic relationships with a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused interventions.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Palo Alto University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1871122986

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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25 reviews

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Having someone just listen and figure out things with you is so peaceful.

January 19, 2024Leslie C.Verified patientVideo visit

I absolutely loved my first visit. I felt like she was a perfect match for me and I felt very comfortable expressing myself. I look forward to our future visits!!

April 11, 2024TARA M.Verified patientVideo visit

She’s very nice and really great to talk too

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

She validates my feelings, guides me on how I can approach certain things without pressuring me and I don’t feel embarrassed to tell her anything because I trust that she will advice me on what’s best for me.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

I am extremely grateful and thankful to have had her as my therapist. She helped me on so many ways I will recommend her to everyone!

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit

April 22, 2024Connor W.Verified patientVideo visit

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Maria Castaneda?

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What practice does Maria Castaneda work with?

Maria Castaneda works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Castaneda?

Maria Castaneda frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Maria Castaneda on their profile.

What languages does Maria Castaneda speak?

Maria Castaneda speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Maria Castaneda in reviews?

25 patients have reviewed Maria Castaneda. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.