geometry-shapes iconDomestic Abuse, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management
Online in Massachusetts
17 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Katia accepts 28 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Carelon | Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compsych
Fallon Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Harvard Pilgrim
JP Farley Corporation
Mass General Brigham (Optum)
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
Tufts Health Plan
Tufts Health Plan Medicare Advantage
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$240
first session
$195
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Katia

Katia Castro is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with over 17 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and groups. She helps clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and substance use with a collaborative and compassionate approach. Katia empowers clients to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while developing effective strategies for healing, growth, and lasting positive change.


Katia Castro earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. She specializes in evidence-based care, utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused approaches, and narrative therapy to address complex mental health needs and support recovery.


Katia provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for clients to share their experiences and begin healing. She offers flexible online therapy sessions, making care accessible and convenient for clients wherever they are in their journey toward emotional well-being. Schedule your first session today!

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"I am so glad you've taken this brave step towards seeking support, and I am here to listen and work with you to navigate whatever challenge you are facing."

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Get to know Katia

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

My passion to help others led me to decide to become a counselor.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Adults

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Adults



What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

Their strength to make changes in their lives

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

Full time


What can clients expect in their first session with you?

A safe and non-judgmental space for clients to process their feelings, thoughts, and concerns

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Build a rapport with client.


What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?

I love what I do


What do you do for fun/on your time off?


walk



What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am caring person


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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDomestic Abuse, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Substance Use, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy
ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Narrative, Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Culturally Sensitive, Multicultural, Psychodynamic
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Education and training

Years in practice
17 years
Graduating institute
Florida Atlantic University
Graduating degree
Master of Education in Clinical Psychology
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
PortugueseEnglish
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NPI number1205094448
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State of practiceMA
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Practice information

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Katia Castro

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