Aliza Castro, LCSW

Aliza Castro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 29 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. She also offers space to talk about identity issues related to adoption. Her tone is warm, direct, and goal-oriented.

Aliza uses a person-centered style that prioritizes what each client needs in the moment. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical coping skills. Conversations are nonjudgmental and paced to match the client's readiness to change.

Her work often addresses addictions, trauma, mood and anxiety concerns, and issues that affect self-worth. She also helps with caregiver stress, workplace challenges, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide action and insight.

Many clients come for help when facing big life changes, grief, or struggles with impulsivity and substance use. She supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, and personality or attachment issues. Her practice includes attention to women’s health and young adult transitions.

Aliza aims to help people find clarity and motivation. She works collaboratively to set achievable steps and build skills that fit daily life. People who want focused, practical sessions with a compassionate clinician may find her approach helpful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist creates a safe space, reflects what the client says, and helps identify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses short exercises to change unhelpful habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds commitment through guided conversation and small, achievable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to choose or blend methods. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fit with busy schedules and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it simpler to add short check-ins, practice skills between sessions, or follow a step-by-step plan that fits daily life. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to learn how sessions can be scheduled to match your routine and needs.