I am a clinical social worker licensed in Texas with 7 years of experience working as a therapist, parent educator, counselor and life coach. I have worked with clients from many walks of life, with a special emphasis on Foster Care/Adoption issues, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Depression, Anxiety, Parenting Problems, Life Direction issues, and Goal Setting. I also helped many people who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual violence or abuse..
My therapy style is collaborative and friendly. I believe that all parts of us are welcome, and I believe everyone is worthy of respect and compassion. My approach combined Cognitive-Behavioral, Attachment, Narrative, and elements of Internal Family Systems. Your treatment plan is collaborative between the two of us, so you gain and maintain control of your own healing process.
I know together, we can get you to a greater headspace and build a better connection from you to yourself and others.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Valerie 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.
She was great, helped me throughout my journey and would definitely recommend to anyone.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Valerie is the first therapist that I feel is actually helping me. She is super knowledgeable and empathetic. I am so grateful to have found her.
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Valerie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I love her! She's awesome and easy to talk to. I feel like she's a perfect fit for me!
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Originally I was set up with a different therapist but I wasn’t connecting with them. I chose to pick a new therapist and found Valerie. I am so glad I did. She’s been really great about navigating different coping methods with me, is always available if I need her and we click personality wise. She is very easy to work with and I would recommend her for anyone really. She is very good at adapting!
Written on Dec 19, 2021 after therapy with Valerie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes