Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Aliza Castro, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Mental Health
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 8718
- NPI
- 1144591728
- Experience
- 29 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
These details come from information Aliza supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions work
- Mood and anxiety
- Adoption identity
About Aliza
Aliza Castro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut with 29 years of experience. She works with people facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges, and addresses issues connected to adoption and identity. Her work also covers anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship and intimacy concerns.
She focuses on practical goals and coping skills. Sessions are generally person-centered and goal-directed. Aliza uses straightforward conversation to help clients identify priorities and next steps.
Her background involves long-term work in behavioral health settings supporting people with addictions and mood disorders. That experience informs a focus on building motivation, reducing harmful patterns, and managing impulse-driven behavior. She also brings attention to grief, caregiver stress, and workplace concerns.
In session Aliza draws on methods such as client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. Those approaches shape short-term problem solving and longer-term skills building depending on each person's needs.
People who choose her often want concrete strategies for coping with life changes, improving self-esteem, or managing symptoms related to ADHD, bipolar disorder, or trauma. She works to help clients set achievable steps and track progress over time.
Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting to discuss goals and logistics.
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How Aliza uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Aliza often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviors that keep problems active, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to strengthen a person's own motivation to change, commonly used for addictions and ambivalence about treatment.She also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize listening and reflecting to help clients name goals and decide on next steps. Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss needs, preferences, and practical goals and then adjust methods as the work progresses.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking since formats are not detailed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they work on recovery, coping skills, and mood management.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and matters related to adoption and identity.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centered and goal-directed, using practical conversation to set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of experience working in behavioral health and addiction-related settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers