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Thursday
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Friday
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Daniela Castano, LPC

she/her/hers
Senior Counselor

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” – Jennifer Dukes Lee

Hi there! My name is Daniela. I’m glad you found your way to my page today. 

You may be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, stuck, or simply ready to embark on a journey of growth and self-discovery. Regardless of the reason you’re seeking therapy today, the act of being open and authentic with your innermost thoughts and feelings, including your desires, your fears, and your past experiences, can be an incredibly daunting, intimate, and vulnerable experience. My hope is to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where you feel free to fully express yourself. 

I believe every individual possesses a rich well of inner wisdom, and my aim as your therapist is to help you uncover this inner wisdom, and draw upon your strengths, so that you can overcome life’s challenges with greater awareness, compassion, and curiosity. 

I know change can be difficult, especially when it comes to breaking old, familiar patterns of coping that are not always helpful. But you don’t have to navigate this terrain alone. The foundation of healing starts with a strong therapeutic relationship, and I strive to meet you where you are in your journey. 

I use an integrative approach that borrows from cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, parts work, and humanistic/existential approaches when working with clients. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, and my areas of focus are anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and life transitions. 

A little about me: In addition to therapy, I have assisted in providing hundreds of neuropsychological assessments under the supervision of licensed psychologists, so I have extensive knowledge and experience working with neurodivergent individuals. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my husband and young son, and off-leash hiking with my golden retriever. 

If you think we’d be a good fit, please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you!

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MORE ABOUT Daniela

Rates

Starts at $110/hr*

*Actual rates subject to
counsellor openings

Area of Expertise

Authentic, warm, and non-judgmental 

ACT-based, mindfulness, and IFS-informed approach 

Anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, and life transitions

Services

Individual Counseling

Locations

Offsite
South Slaughter

Works With

Academic Pressure
Anger Management
Anxiety & Stress
Bullying
Caregiver
Chronic Illness
Communication
Depression/Low Mood
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Grief & Loss
Harmful Behaviors (Self, Others)
Identity (.ie. Gender, Sex, Race, Religious Affiliation)
Imposter Syndrome
Inner Critic/Negative Self Talk
Interrupted Sleep/Insomnia
Life Transitions (Relationships, Work, Identity)
Loneliness/Isolation
Low Self-Esteem
Neurodivergence
Parenting
Perfectionism
Personal Growth
Phobias
Pregnancy/Postpartum
Problem Thoughts
Relationship to Food/Body
Relationship to Social Media
Relationships
Social Skills Development
Spirituality
Trauma (ie. Developmental, Acute, Complex)
Troubled Childhood

Techniques & Experience

ACT - Acceptance & Commitment)
Addiction (ie. Shopping, Exercise, Food, Sex)
Attachment
Career counseling
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral)
Chronic Illness
Complex Trauma (ie. Developmental, Historical)
DBT (Dialectical Behavior)
I'm not sure!
IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Mindfulness
Neurodivergence
People with Disabilities
Perinatal Therapy
Premarital Therapy
Skill Building

Qualities

Active sense of humor
Agnostic
Body Positive
Direct
Enjoys working with first-time therapy clients
Enjoys working with midlife adults
Enjoys working with older adults
Enjoys working with young adults
Experienced in raising children
Familiar with military culture
Familiarity with Adoption/Foster Parenting Experience
Familiarity with Immigrant Experience
Familiarity with Reproductive & Infertility Experience
Female
Identifies as Hispanic
Identifies as Person of Color
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Parent
Parent with Minor Children
Patient
Sex Work Ally
Sex/Kink Positive
Slow Paced
Spanish-Speaking
Spiritually sensitive
Warm & caring
Youthful

ADDITIONAL INFO

Contact Daniela

512-201-4501 ext. 409
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