Mariaa Castaneda is a licensed professional counselor associate with a specialization in supporting individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and bipolar disorder. Her expertise shines in navigating life transitions, exploring cultural identity, and fostering self-compassion. Mariaa has a deep affinity for multicultural, bi/multiracial, minority, and third culture kids (TCKs)—individuals often raised outside of their parents' home culture, including military children, diplomats' offspring, emigrants, and refugees. After completing her training at Southern Methodist University, she is adept at providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy tailored for both adolescents and adults. Her experience spans outpatient and PHP/IOP settings, where she has delivered intensive therapy for various concerns, including substance use and trauma. Mariaa is dedicated to creating a safe, encouraging environment for healing, where humor, perspective, and authenticity thrive. She values helping clients embrace discomfort as a pathway to growth, assuring them she will walk with them every step of the way on their journey to wellness.