Maria Cristina Castro
Counselor, PhD, LCPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Available both in-person and online
175 East Hawthorn Parkway Suite 155 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Let's Connect (847) 241-1932
English
| Filipino If I could give a newborn an advice, it would be to feel. The most wonderful and challenging gift of life is our emotions. However, most of the time people struggle to flourish in their life because we fear our own feelings. We, as a society, have been made to believe our emotions and thoughts have positive and negative essence. Thus, we develop fear in feeling our emotions based on the story we associate it with. My goal is to create a safe and brave space to feel your emotions without judgement and with compassion; to reflect your own strength and voice to speak your own story; and help reveal your truest Self.
I believe the most effective approach is based on my client’s needs and creating a strong therapeutic relationship. My understanding of therapeutic work is for clients to reclaim their power and foster healthy change in their lives.
I primarily work with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or male-identified clients. I focus on issues around trauma, relationship dynamic, and various mood difficulties.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Maria Cristina Castro
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (847) 241-1932
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180015252 Maria Cristina Castro
- In Practice for 6 years
- Attended Adler University, PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, Graduated 2025
- License: Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Wisconsin 12357 - 125 / 2025
- License: Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania PC019731 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Maria Cristina Castro
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (847) 241-1932
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Racial Identity
- Sexual Abuse
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gay
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
Maria Cristina Castro
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (847) 241-1932
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
South Asian
I also speak
Filipino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
South Asian
I also speak
Filipino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Trauma Focused
Maria Cristina Castro
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (847) 241-1932
Location
Primary Location
Gray Matter Therapy
175 East Hawthorn Parkway
Suite 155
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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