
Laura Castro
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I provide identity-affirming and trauma-informed individual and couple's counseling to adults. I look forward to getting to know you!
I provide compassionate and identity-affirming counseling to adults in NC. Previous clients have described me as down-to-earth and insightful. I keep my counseling style warm and relaxed, and I often use humor to help clients feel more at ease—because therapy doesn't always have to be so serious. I draw from various evidence-based modalities to create a unique experience for each client. I prioritize maintaining trust and focus on your strengths and goals. I aim to create a non-judgmental space where you can feel truly understood so that when you're ready, we can discuss even the most sensitive topics. I help adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, and relationship struggles. I offer EMDR, CBT, and ACT to help you heal, set boundaries, and feel more grounded. If you're tired of holding it all together alone, therapy can be a space to finally breathe and feel understood. I create an affirming space with special care for folks with minoritized identities, whether it relates to identity related trauma or thriving in today's world. I help veterinary and medical professionals, students in rigorous academic programs, young professionals, and people going through life transitions. I
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Infidelity
- Parenting Concerns
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Assault
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Neurodivergent people
- People of color
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$145 — $215per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Sliding scale
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- Documentation provided for patient filling
Payment methods
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
North Carolina Social Work Board
C012492, North Carolina
Certificates
EMDR Basic Training
Center for Creative Mindfulness
Education
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2017