Wayne Castro, LCMHC

Wayne Castro is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in New Hampshire with decades of experience. He focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that affect how people feel and act. Wayne listens without judgment and helps people take small steps toward clearer thinking and better routines.

He has worked in the field for 45 years and brings that long experience into practical sessions. Wayne helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and issues with attention and focus. He also addresses relationship concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career stresses, and life changes.

Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. Wayne uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thought patterns. He also applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while moving toward values-based goals. For couples or relationship work he integrates principles from the Gottman Method where relevant to improve communication and connection.

Wayne supports people coping with a wide range of additional concerns, including substance issues, family of origin problems, and veteran-related stress. He aims to make steps feel manageable instead of overwhelming. The work often focuses on changing everyday habits and thought routines that keep problems going.

People who choose Wayne typically want clear strategies and steady support. He guides practical changes in thinking and routine, and he helps clients build skills they can use outside of sessions. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule a first meeting.

How ACT, CBT, and Gottman Principles Fit Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take small actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by focusing on meaningful goals rather than symptom control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for stress, worry, low mood, and attention-related challenges. The Gottman Method provides tools for improving communication and managing conflict, which can be useful when relationship issues are part of someone’s concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Wayne will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then use ACT, CBT, Gottman ideas, or a blend that fits the situation. That collaboration helps shape practical steps and exercises between sessions.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online care helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, cut travel time, and make it easier to keep regular meetings. Online sessions can also be adapted for shorter check-ins or longer work periods depending on what a person needs. Discuss scheduling and session length when you match so the plan fits everyday life.