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Mabel Castro

Mabel Castro, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Therapist focused on practical growth

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10 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • ten years experience
  • focus on self esteem
  • telehealth available

About Mabel

Mabel Castro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of practice. She works from Florida and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Her practice name reflects a belief in bringing creativity and care to therapy.

Mabel begins by learning what is getting in the way of a person’s day-to-day happiness. Early sessions look at roots of symptoms and patterns that keep problems cycling. She aims to be nonjudgmental and easy to talk to so people can share their stories without extra pressure.

Her work often involves practical steps between sessions. That can include exercises to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts, brief assignments to practice new skills, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. These tasks are used to build small, steady change.

Mabel draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside acceptance-based and client-centered methods. She combines these to help people notice what matters to them and to choose actions that fit their goals. Sessions move at a practical pace, focusing on what matters now.

Telehealth options are part of her current practice, and she responds to messages in a timely way. People who prefer working with a therapist who emphasizes compassion, straightforward tools, and steady support may find her approach helpful.

How Mabel uses evidence-based approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them rule actions. It helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to change moods and stress. It often includes brief homework tasks to practice skills between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mabel collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and daily life. She adjusts plans as progress is made and uses techniques that feel practical and manageable.

Her current practice includes telehealth options. If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in their everyday environments. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus so therapy fits into real life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida, Utah, New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, Delaware

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Mabel works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is nonjudgmental and straightforward. She uses practical exercises and gentle reflection to help people change patterns.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years of clinical experience and identifies as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where is she based and licensed?

She is based in Florida and lists licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered to people within the therapist's supported regions.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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