Dr. Dimas Tollinchi-Castro

Dr. Dimas Tollinchi-Castro is a New York LCSW with 20 years of clinical practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression. He also lists life purpose among his focus areas and speaks English and Spanish.

He sees people who feel stuck after big changes, overwhelmed by day-to-day pressure, or unsure where to go next. He draws on long experience with clients from varied backgrounds in New York. Sessions tend to be straightforward conversations about what’s happening now and what someone wants to change.

In the room he pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns shape current struggles. He talks about practical steps for coping with panic, low mood, or addictive behaviors, and he addresses communication and caregiver stress. He can also work through issues like guilt, shame, and isolation while helping people consider questions of life purpose.

He describes his approach as culturally responsive and informed by work with underserved, marginalized, law-enforcement, and veteran populations. He also notes experience with clients from more affluent backgrounds. That range shapes how he notices social and cultural factors in someone’s life.

Education includes degrees from New York University, Adelphi University, and Long Island University. He frames sessions around what people bring each week and practical next steps they can try between meetings.

How evidence-based techniques translate into online sessions

Dr. Tollinchi-Castro works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and skills practice. One common approach emphasizes identifying triggers and building coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks; sessions teach step-by-step strategies to reduce intense symptoms and manage panic when it arises. Another approach centers on addressing trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people process difficult memories and learn grounding and regulation skills to lessen overwhelm.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals, history, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and preferences.

Confirm current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. They can also work well when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a session that uses less bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to fit remote appointments so people can apply what they learn to everyday life.