Maria Castro-Mendoza Accepting New Clients! (Updated November 2026)

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Accepting Clients

Hi, I'm Maria! I have immediate tele-health openings for clients seeking a healthy outlet and a safe space to work through their problems.

Student Therapist in , OR
Supervised by Linnea Stenhouse

Free Initial Consultation

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I have experience working with individuals and teens through life transitions, troubles in school, involvement with legal systems, navigating peer issues or family conflict, and addressing feelings and/or stressors. I want to be a collaborator in creating a life worth living for whoever my clients may be.

My Background and Approach

I use a collaborative relational approach. I reject saviorism and believe that you are the expert on your own life. I prioritize autonomy and want to provide the care that you need, not that I think you need. When approaching a client’s needs, I listen first, and act second. My goal is not to tell you what to do, but to collaborate with you in finding the answers to your own questions and in how we can best support you in a journey towards better mental health or well-being.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Many wounds follow us from childhood to adolescence and adulthood. Through working to heal my own past wounds, I have found a passion in collaborating with others, teens, families, and individuals alike, to heal theirs as well. I care deeply about racial justice, systemic oppression, the LGBTQ+ community, and liberatory work. We are all humans, and dignity is something you will never have to earn with me. Though therapy is not the only step a person can take to work towards their goals, having a therapist that works for you can make such a huge difference and I would love to make that a reality for you!

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Pre-teens (12–14), Teens (14–18), Adults
Participants
Individuals, Families
Languages
English

Qualifications

Education
B.A. Psychology
Supervision
Supervised by Linnea Stenhouse · L7393
Years in practice
-1 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Medicaid
  • Samaritan Health Plans
  • Trillium Community Health Plan
  • Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
  • InterCommunity Health Network

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English

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