Wayne Castro

Wayne Castro is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in New Hampshire. He brings decades of experience to sessions and aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support for those facing difficult life changes.

Over a 45-year career Wayne has focused on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also helps people who struggle with concentration, memory, and focus related to ADHD. Clients can expect straightforward conversation and tools they can try between sessions.

Wayne uses approaches that help people notice patterns and make meaningful shifts in day-to-day life. He encourages small, achievable changes alongside honest reflection about feelings and behavior. The work often includes learning concrete strategies to manage mood, worry, and distraction.

Many people seek him out during transitions such as divorce and separation, career shifts, or grief. He also supports those dealing with relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and the long-term effects of trauma. The emphasis is on practical coping and rebuilding a manageable routine.

Wayne draws on experience helping a wide range of concerns including substance issues, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. He aims to empower clients so they can make choices that match their values and goals. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How ACT, CBT, and Gottman Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. It teaches practical skills for managing mood, worry, and attention so people can see changes in everyday routines.

The Gottman Method offers structured ways to improve communication and handle relationship stress through clear exercises and shared techniques designed to build stability over time.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust as you learn what helps. Clients and therapist work together to decide which methods to use and when to shift strategies.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use tools and worksheets between sessions to practice skills in daily situations.