Wayne Castro, LCMHC

Wayne Castro is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in New Hampshire. He brings decades of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, attention concerns, and life transitions. Wayne aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable and clear.

He meets people where they are and focuses on practical, everyday strategies. Sessions are conversational and direct, with space to name what feels hard and what matters most. Wayne emphasizes support and empowerment rather than labels or judgment.

Over a long career, he has worked with people affected by trauma, grief, relationship strain, anger, and career stress. He also helps those coping with ADHD-related concentration and memory issues and with the challenges of finding purpose or navigating a midlife reassessment.

Wayne uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build skills for stress management and behavior change. He also incorporates the Gottman Method principles when relationship dynamics are part of the work. These methods are presented in plain language and adapted to each person's situation.

His practice is grounded in steady, experienced guidance. Wayne encourages clients to set realistic goals and practice new responses between sessions. He supports people who want clearer direction, better daily routines, and more satisfying relationships.

How ACT, CBT, and Gottman ideas fit into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and questions about life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily routines. The Gottman Method focuses on how partners communicate and resolve conflict and can guide work when relationship issues are a central concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Wayne will work collaboratively to figure out which ideas and exercises fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods into simple practices clients can try between sessions and revises plans based on what helps most.

Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity when schedules are tight. It also allows for shorter check-ins if needed or fuller sessions when more time is available. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and format options to find what works best for everyday life.