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Maria Garcia, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Thanks for taking time out to choose your counselor carefully. It is an important step in finding someone who will walk alongside you and help you navigate new and sometimes dark territory. I have been providing counseling for 10 years specializing in severe psychiatric disorders such as Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and severe Depression and Anxiety. I also have lots of experience working with substance use disorders. In addition to chronic and severe issues, I also work with clients who find themselves in new stages of life such as dating after divorce, career concerns or any other significant life stage. I help couples work through new and ongoing challenges and help improve communication. I am truly person-centered meaning your values, experiences and goals will be at the forefront of our sessions. I look forward to starting a collaboration in which you are a partner in helping create a life that is fulfilling and meaningful to you.

Professional experience

10yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Paranoia, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

LA LPC 5121

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Maria Garcia. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I left for awhile and came back im here to stay Kevin is gonna fade so I can be Katelin. Marcia has been attentive. And caring. And I appreciate her.

Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Maria for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, and self esteem

After just a few months of working with Maria Garcia I understand myself better than I ever have and it has done loads for my relationship with myself and others. She is very understanding and affirming, but also able to gently identify where I am contributing to the issues at hand.

Written on Mar 04, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 2 months

She is awesome!

Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Maria for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I feel completely safe and understood. She is patient, kind and extremely attentive. Her energy allowed me to relax and release comfo

Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties

Maria is the PERFECT match for me. She responds quickly and is considerate with her scheduling. This is my first experience with counseling, and Maria has made it such a pleasure. The way she expresses empathy and understanding makes you feel like you’re talking to a true friend who has your best interest at heart. She just gets me! I am so excited to see where this takes me.

Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Maria is bright, kind and very helpful.

Written on Aug 28, 2020 after therapy with Maria for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes