Mariela Castro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (858) 519-8002
Sometimes, life feels heavy whether you are going through a big change, carrying past pain, or just trying to make sense of who you are. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to turn, you're not alone. I’m Mariela Castro, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, valued, and understood. I work with children, teens, and adults from all walks of life, and I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.
As a bilingual therapist, English/Spanish and proud Latina, I offer a space where clients feel understood and respected, especially those from communities where therapy may not always feel accessible or familiar. I take time to understand your unique story, cultural background, and personal values, & I tailor therapy accordingly.
Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or seeking deeper self-awareness, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Everyone deserves mental health care that honors who they are without shame or judgment.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Mariela Castro now - (858) 519-8002
Let's Connect (858) 519-8002
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $350
- Couple Sessions $350
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Concern
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Alliance
- Health Net
- HMC Healthworks
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medi-Cal
- Medicaid
- Meritain Health
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Sierra Health | SHL
- Sutter
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
- Out of Network
Mariela Castro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Email me or call with questions - (858) 519-8002
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 138968 Supervised by Guadalupe Gallegos (California / 116339) Mariela Castro
- In Practice for 7 years
Education and Years In Practice
Mariela Castro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Email me or call with questions - (858) 519-8002
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Caregivers
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Mariela Castro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Email me or call with questions - (858) 519-8002
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Mariela Castro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Email me or call with questions - (858) 519-8002
Location
Additional Location
Camino del Sur
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 519-8002Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Mariela Castro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Take the first step to help. Call now - (858) 519-8002