Mario Garcia, LCPC

 

Hi, my name is Mario Garcia. I am a Spanish speaking Counselor and my pronouns are he/him.

I provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to begin exploring areas of yourself that may be difficult or causing you distress. Counseling can often be an overwhelming experience. I understand that putting yourself in a vulnerable position is never easy.  My genuine warmth and humor will allow you to begin addressing areas the areas in your life that may be holding you back, whether it be an adjustment to a recent life event, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relational problems, existential problems, career exploration, sexual identification, or just something that has been feeling off lately.

I believe you are the expert in your life, and I am here to do my best in understanding your perspective and provide the support you need to reach your goals and find solutions that work for you.

Approach

Cultural sensitivity is important to me, and I am passionate about social justice.  I especially feel it important for all people of the LGBTQ+ community to feel seen and understood when receiving counseling services.

I treat adults, tweens and teens utilizing techniques through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy depending on what works best for you. My experience has been gained in community mental health, crisis response and private practice. I hold a degree in Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  I am proud of you for taking this step to better yourself and allowing me to be a part of this journey with you.

Issues Treated

  • Anxiety

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Stress Management

  • Self-Care & Self-Esteem

  • Tween/Teen Emotional

  • Behavioral, Social, School Issues

  • Parenting Concerns

  • Social/Cultural/Racial Issues

  • LGBTQ+