About Dr. Ashley Castro

I’m dedicated to providing high-quality mental healthcare for children, teens, and families. 

I’ve been in practice for over eight years, and have a passion for providing evidence-based treatments. I have trained in community mental health clinics, hospitals, and schools, working to bring effective care to those who need it most. I have taught third year medical students at Columbia University Medical Center and supervise psychology trainees at Columbia University Teacher’s College.

I am the co-founder and executive director of Healwise (formerly Therapy4thePeople), a nonprofit committed to increasing access to mental healthcare for low-income and underserved communities.

When I’m not helping my patients, I spend my free time exercising, playing with my cat Valentino, watching reality TV, and exploring NYC by foot.

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Specialties:

  • Child behavior therapy
  • Child, teen, and young adult anxiety
  • Child and teen OCD therapy
  • Child and teen ADHD therapy

Credentials:

Education:

  • Graduate of Hunter College High School
  • B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology from Wesleyan University
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University
  • Predoctoral Internship at Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Certified PCIT therapist 

Professional Experience:

  • Practice focusing on children, teens, and families since 2016
  • Developed and led a program to increase access to evidence-based treatments  for low-income youth of color at Columbia/NYP
  • Taught third year medical students at Columbia University about ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders 
  • Co-founder and Executive Director of Healwise (formerly Therapy4thePeople), a nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to mental healthcare for underserved communities

Affiliations:

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Division 53)
  • PCIT International
  • Representative to Council for the CBT Division of the New York State Psychological Association