Wanda Castro-Medina, LPC, TX | Psychotherapist

About Wanda Castro-Medina

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Wanda Castro-Medina

Wanda Castro-Medina, LPC, is a bilingual licensed professional counselor who specializes in supporting adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem challenges, and stress-related concerns. With experience working in community shelters for immigrant youth and trauma survivors, Wanda brings deep empathy and cultural sensitivity to her work. She draws from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build emotional resilience and move toward healing. Wanda's therapeutic style is warm, direct, and client-centered. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, build coping strategies, and reconnect with their strengths. Fluent in English and Spanish, Wanda is passionate about serving diverse communities, including refugees, survivors of abuse, and BIPOC clients. She encourages a cozy, comforting session inviting clients to bring a warm drink or snack to feel at ease. Outside of therapy, Wanda enjoys baking, spending time with family, watching sci-fi, and playing video games. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Albizu University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1871311969

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Wanda Castro-Medina?

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Is Wanda Castro-Medina accepting new patients?

Wanda Castro-Medina generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Wanda Castro-Medina's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Wanda Castro-Medina accept my insurance?

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What practice does Wanda Castro-Medina work with?

Wanda Castro-Medina works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Wanda Castro-Medina?

Wanda Castro-Medina frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Wanda Castro-Medina on their profile.