Business Details
Expert Clinical Psychology Services in San Francisco
Laura M. Castro, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience dedicated to fostering healing through therapeutic relationships grounded in respect, compassion, and empathy. Our practice specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma exposure, and life transitions for individuals and families, leveraging a trauma-informed model developed through extensive work with young children, adults, and professional athletes. With a foundation in clinical social work and psychology, we integrate psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral strategies within culturally and linguistically appropriate frameworks to address diverse clinical needs.Our expertise extends to Child-Parent Psychotherapy, a specialized approach for young children and caregivers navigating trauma, alongside providing mental health services to elite athletes and their families. We prioritize professional development by supervising psychology interns and training community clinicians in trauma-informed care, ensuring broader access to quality mental health support.
Services
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Sports Psychology
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Life Transitions Counseling
Attachment Disorder Therapy
Postpartum Depression Care
Family Conflict Resolution
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed mental health care.
- Our practice combines clinical social work and psychology expertise.
- We provide specialized treatment for young children and caregivers.
- Our team serves professional athletes and their families with tailored support.
- We prioritize culturally and linguistically appropriate therapeutic frameworks.
Services
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Specialized treatment addressing trauma's impact across the lifespan, utilizing evidence-based practices to process traumatic experiences and rebuild emotional resilience for individuals and families.
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
Relationship-based intervention for children aged 0-6 and caregivers, focusing on healing from trauma through strengthened attachment bonds and co-regulation techniques.
Sports Psychology
Tailored mental health support for professional athletes, addressing performance pressures, injury recovery, and personal challenges through confidential counseling and crisis intervention.
Depression Treatment
Comprehensive approach combining cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic exploration to address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and related symptoms.
Anxiety Management
Evidence-based strategies targeting excessive worry, panic attacks, and phobias, incorporating mindfulness practices and cognitive restructuring to restore daily functioning.
People
Laura M. Castro
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Castro is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience in trauma-informed care, specializing in Child-Parent Psychotherapy and sports psychology. She supervises psychology interns and provides mental health services to NFL teams.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in trauma-informed therapy, depression treatment, anxiety management, Child-Parent Psychotherapy for young children, sports psychology, and life transitions counseling using evidence-based approaches.
Do you work with professional athletes?
Yes, I currently provide mental health services to the San Francisco 49ers, including clinical assessments, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy for athletes, staff, and families.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
My practice integrates psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and attachment-based techniques tailored to individual needs and cultural backgrounds.
Do you treat children and families?
Yes, I specialize in treating children aged 0-6 through Child-Parent Psychotherapy, focusing on trauma recovery within the caregiver-child relationship.
Are services available in languages other than English?
Yes, I provide services in both English and Spanish to accommodate diverse client needs.
