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Josue Castro, LCSW

Compassionate, practical therapy in English and Spanish

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
Texas
Years in practice
5
Languages
English, Spanish
Methods listed
5
Sessions
Online

About Josue

Josue Castro is a licensed clinical social worker who provides therapy to people across Texas. He focuses on helping with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. Josue speaks English and Spanish and draws on five years of experience as a clinician to guide sessions.

Josue aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients set small, realistic goals. Sessions often include talking through upsetting memories, learning skills to handle anxiety, and practicing new ways to manage mood.

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Background and approach

He pays attention to cultural background and personal history when shaping treatment. That can mean addressing issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, or the emotional fallout from infidelity and domestic violence. He also works with people facing first responder and veteran-related concerns.

Josue uses a mix of approaches based on what the person needs. That can include client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic thinking. The focus is on what helps a person feel steadier and more capable between sessions.

People come for help with a wide range of concerns, including dissociation, guilt and shame, mood disorders, and questions about alternative sexual culture and kink. He aims to create a respectful space where people can name what’s hard and build practical ways forward.

How Josue’s Methods Work Online

Client-centered therapy centers on the person in the room. The therapist listens with curiosity and follows the client's lead to identify goals and strengths. This approach helps when someone needs understanding, emotional validation, and a plan built around their priorities.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In short exercises clients track patterns, try small behavior changes, and test new ways of thinking. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by offering practical tools to use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person's life and needs.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and face-to-face contact. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Messaging and live chat work well for short updates, skill reminders, and when someone prefers not to schedule a full session. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and fit therapy into a busy routine.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
Sessions focus on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and self-esteem concerns along with related issues like attachment, abandonment, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and practical. Josue listens closely, helps set small goals, and uses talking, skills practice, and reflection to support change.
What background does the therapist have?
Josue has five years of clinical experience working with diverse emotional and trauma-related concerns and uses his experience to tailor care to each person.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices with a Texas license, listed as TX LCSW 108001.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps begin the process of working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.