- Guilt and shame
- English and Spanish
- 20 years experience
About Dimas
Dr. Dimas Tollinchi-Castro is a New York LCSW with 20 years of clinical practice. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and depression. He offers services in English and Spanish and brings experience serving diverse communities in New York.
He describes a culturally responsive practice shaped by his mixed heritage and long experience in the city. He has worked with people from underserved groups, law enforcement, veterans, and other varied social backgrounds. His training includes social work degrees from New York University, Adelphi University, and Long Island University.
In sessions he focuses on practical talk and concrete steps. He helps people name how guilt or shame shows up in their life and in their relationships. He also addresses related issues like attachment, self-image, caregiving stress, and difficulties with communication and control.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs. Expect focused conversations about what feels stuck, options for change, and ways to test new behaviors between meetings. He frames progress as a series of small, observable shifts rather than a single event.
People who reach out often want help with panic attacks, mood changes, post-traumatic stress, or rebuilding self-regard after setbacks. He asks about cultural context and life demands to shape practical next steps that fit day-to-day life. To begin, clients follow the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options provided.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Dr. Tollinchi-Castro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make changes that matter day to day. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting; it is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and guilt that revolves around self-judgment. Another approach emphasizes understanding attachment and relationship patterns, which helps with recurring communication problems, loneliness, and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the practical realities of their life. That means adjusting pace, homework, and session focus as needed rather than sticking to a single method.
If you want online work, please confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list formats explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments can occur between work or family commitments. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and depression, and related issues such as attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He helps people identify how guilt or shame shows up and uses evidence-based techniques to create small, practical changes in thoughts and behaviors.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a Clinical Doctor of Social Work and has around 20 years of experience working in New York with diverse communities.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a New York LCSW and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.