- 20 years experience
- English and Spanish
- Divorce and separation
About Dimas
He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also helps with attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, and divorce and separation. He works in both English and Spanish.
In sessions he centers the person in front of him. He listens for immediate needs and practical steps people can try between meetings. He aims to help people find clearer boundaries, better communication, and healthier coping strategies for intense emotions.
Dr. Tollinchi-Castro has worked across diverse settings in New York City. His background includes training at New York University, Adelphi University, and Long Island University. That experience informs a flexible style that adapts to each person’s cultural background and life situation.
People who choose him often want straightforward guidance and help making changes they can use day to day. He invites a collaborative approach where goals and techniques are shaped together. For next steps, readers should confirm session options and scheduling before booking.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- New York · 102680
- NPI
- 1487325098
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Approach-driven online care that fits your life
Dr. Tollinchi-Castro draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address practical problems. One common approach focuses on building emotion regulation and coping skills to reduce anxiety and panic attacks; it teaches short exercises and step-by-step strategies people can use when stress spikes. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and attachment-related patterns, helping people notice interaction habits and try different ways of expressing needs and setting boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to identify goals, test methods, and adjust techniques based on what helps. The process is meant to feel pragmatic and responsive rather than one-size-fits-all.
Confirm available session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy day, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows continuity of care when schedules or locations change. The therapist will discuss which approach and session arrangement best align with a client’s needs and routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related concerns like attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and divorce and separation.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, person-centered work that focuses on listening, building communication skills, and trying concrete steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in mental health settings across New York City.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients schedule with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Good to know
Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not legal, financial or custody advice, and no therapist can promise how a separation or a relationship will turn out.
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