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As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Texas (USA) I have worked with a variety of individuals (ages 3 and up), people in romantic partnerships, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. As a mental health professional I have had the honor of providing services in a shelter for survivors of family violence and sexual assault, a substance abuse recovery facility, and a nonprofit community mental health agency. Additionally, I have regularly made presentations for professional groups as well as employee assistance programs and many types of social service agencies.
As a professional helper I assist people in understanding more about themselves, their relationships, and the outer world (society). Kindness, compassion, creativity, and patience are key to my work with you. On your therapy journey you will learn many new things about who you are, your needs and wants, and paths you may choose to move towards your goals. It is also my responsibility to help you develop healthier ways of coping and to assist you in exploring your individual strengths.
The work of therapy can be challenging for many reasons and requires you to be open and honest during the process. One of the first steps on this journey is for us to develop a trusting alliance. My task is to be non-judgemental, open-minded, committed, and an active listener. Parts of your story are shared over time and I will be patient as you develop a comfort with the therapeutic partnership. I will respect limits you express during this journey. Please note that my style blends listening with education and action. This style may be challenging for clients that desire a different design/process in therapy.
If you feel ready to share some of your story, I am ready to listen, and will do what I can to assist you.
Side notes: If you are requesting therapy services for the first time please be aware that I am not online 24/7, yet I will do my best to respond efficiently. In other words, I ask that you be patient as you wait for my response to your request for therapy. We may be in different time zones as well. Please be prepared to start the therapy process soon after you request services, or after you get connected to me, and be sure to check the platform regularly for correspondence. If you are having difficulty connecting to the therapy experience please let me know before exiting therapy. Sometimes a small miscommunication may be the issue and I will do my best to hear your concerns so that we can work towards resolution collaboratively. If you are a returning client wanting services with me again, or a new client preferring to work with me, you can expedite the process by reaching out to the helpdesk and letting them know so that they can contact me with the referral. Outside of this, my availability opens every few months; as clients are graduated, new spots open up.
At this time I am only offering Voice Call (phone/audio) and Live Chat sessions. Please be aware of this before starting, and/or during, the therapy process.
***Because a significantly growing number of clients are disclosing concerns about sexually explicit media (SEM; porn) use and sexual choices that they, and/or their loved ones, are making, especially in the last few years, I am especially keen to continue helping clients struggling with varying levels of sex and porn addiction. Mirroring other forms of addiction, shame, secrecy, denial, and disbelief are significant barriers that keep these cancers alive.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Victor 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.
Victor's knowledge of the human mind and our emotions and his gentle yet effective encouragement to utilize tools, knowledge and techniques has helped me and continues to help me. I am confident he could help most if not all become better versions of themselves.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Victor for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Victor is amazing!
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Victor for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
I've been working with Victor for only a few months now and he is by far the best therapist I've ever had. He keeps me accountable and gives me tools to refer back to. I actually feel like I'm seeing the results that I always wanted and was unsure why I wasn't seeing it with my previous therapists but through his accountability (which doesn't always feel great in the moment at first!!!) I am so much more aware of my patterns and how to approach them.
Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Victor is amazing!
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Victor for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, and self esteem
My conversations with Victor have been incredibly helpful and beneficial... Even when I feel as if I have nothing to say during a session, he finds ways of engaging me and adding value to my life.
Written on May 18, 2023 after therapy with Victor for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
victor is turning my life around for the better. big time.
Written on May 14, 2023 after therapy with Victor for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Compassionate and flexible, Victor truly understands that material circumstances beyond one's control are often the primary cause of mental distress, and uses a pragmatic cognitive behavioural approach to help me to process my reality and develop healthy coping strategies.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Victor for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Victor’s been a big part of my life these last two years and we’ve never been face to face. I struggled finding a therapist for a while. From the beginning I felt comfortable speaking my truths immediately. He cares about what he does and he’s really great at it. He cares about health. He held me accountable when it was necessary and he’s encouraged me to try different ways of communicating for healthier relationships. I’m very grateful for our sessions. I’ve learned a lot from our conversations. Love and belonging.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Victor for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mr. Garcia is the Therapist everyone deserves. I've needed one my whole life and finally found one who challenges my thoughts and feelings and shows me healthier ways to view them. He's helped me so much in just a month and I plan to stick with him. Great listener and great analyzer. Highly recommend giving him a shot.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
he’s great; intelligent and knowledgeable, never met someone who takes a personable yet smart approach to this
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Victor makes me feel safe and like I'm talking to a friend. H e makes it so easy to discuss personal issues and he's an expert at working on the emotional side of things.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Victor for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
Victor has been wonderful in helping me work through topics that have been top of mind. He is a great listener and always is willing to give valuable feedback to anything discussed. The exercises that Victor implements helps one understand the root of what is causing the pain point and provides exercises to help overcome those obstacles in the future.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Victor for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Have had many therapists before, Victor has been my favorite by far.
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Victor for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Victor is very understanding and helpful with analysing problems and offering very handy methods to handle my issues.
I appreciate his time very much.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Victor for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Victors' didactical approach has helped me more than all the other therapists I've been to face to face combined. He is knowledgeable and empathetic.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Victor for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Victor is a knowledgeable therapist. He understands my concerns, he is empathetic and offers a variety of tools to assist me.
Written on Jul 04, 2021 after therapy with Victor for 3 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Victor counselled me for a little over a year and I think it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I was at a very bad point in my life struggling with many things. Over the year I have learned to identify distortions and started to be able to see things more objectively on my own, improved my communication styles and became better at identifying my emotions and also potential triggers. I look forward to life with these new tools and keep on reaping the benefits of couseling. Victor has been a tremendous help and I have deep trust in this expertise.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Victor for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Victor has been nothing but a blessing. He is very friendly and knowledgeable, yet he knows how to push or guide you to be your own advocate and healer. He has helped me with countless issues and I am very lucky to have him as my counselor.
Written on Mar 19, 2021 after therapy with Victor for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
My first session with Garcia was amazing, he listens to every single word I say and gives me time to talk and express , he is so calm and patient
Written on Mar 13, 2021 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Victor Garcia’s level of expertise in his field is phenomenal! he very organized, with tools as well as communication to assist you with sorting out what may be clouding us all mentally during these trying times
Written on Dec 15, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
Victor has been very supportive towards my current with-standings and issues that have grown over the past few years. He has full understanding of my personality and certain areas I struggle with. I do feel I am healing slowly and surely after just 2 months of therapy.
I am very hopeful that I will come out of this process feeling reborn and more like myself, well more connected to the part of me I have lost.
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Victor is leading me through a process with myself like a guide rather than a teacher. It is an extraordinary experience, I have never found anyone able to see through my nonsense and support me without telling me what to do but helping me work it out for myself. Our conversations are not like normal, more alchemical, it's the feelings and inspirations between the words that matter so much. I am so grateful to have Victor on my side, like a superhero.
Written on Nov 24, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Absolutely amazing! Has been a light at the end of a tunnel & always gives me rational and sound advice.
Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Victor has been awesome. He responds to my messages in the chat in a timely manner and is regularly available for phone sessions which I greatly appreciate. He is clearly well versed in the methods that he employs. Those closest to me have noticed a pronounced improvement in my behavior and my personal relationships have been improved.
Written on Oct 10, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Victor is good at listening my and shared experiences. He gives insight and lead me to it.
Written on Oct 02, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 8 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Victor is patient and professional. He doesn't waste any time doing his job, but listens when you need to talk.
Written on Aug 14, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It's been a couple of months, but I am making good progress from our session. Victor gives advice that is easy to use during everyday life.
Written on Jul 22, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Victor was helpful, he was the perfect councilor for me. I knew the type of help I needed and he provided that for me quite accurately. I needed a councilor that was straight forward and structured. I wish I had been able to continue but the aftermath of covid affected my ability to pay.
Written on Jul 21, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Victor is extremely adept at promoting fundamental wellbeing and identifying the way back to that path as I stray during the learning process. He is authentic and dedicated to helping me build sustainable habits which will enrich my life, and in turn the lives of those close to me. Can't recommend Victor highly enough.
Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Victor has changed my life.
Written on Jun 22, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
My sessions with Victor eb and flow with the changes in my life as Victor is always adaptable and quick on his toes. I’ve learned to recognize my emotions and label them, I’ve learned to identify distortions in my thinking and actively challenge them. I know Victor practices what he preaches based on the wealth of experiences he shares, demonstrating how he has incorporated his therapy methods into his own life and how so can follow suit. I’ve always felt like Victor and I are equals, he makes me feel like the relationship is mutually beneficial and never stops validating my feelings and my being.
Written on Jun 19, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and anger management
I have started an amazing journey with Victor. He is a truly lovely person, very considerate, and with a wonderful sense of humor.
We tackle some heavy-hitting issues as well as having a chance to have a bit of a laugh. I never felt I could ever find a counselor who could marry these two such disparate entities! It takes away any intensity and makes me feel empowered to confront my difficulties personally as well as open up to him.
I look forward to the sessions each week and they always bring up something new, unexpected, and fascinating.
Written on May 16, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I'm quite enjoying working with Victor so far. Definitely a good decision!
Written on May 11, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Victor has been nothing but supportive, understanding, and patient throughout the entire process of us working together. He has been wonderful and comes highly recommend by myself and others.
Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Victor is a great counselor. He is very observant and a good listener. Each session accomplishes its goals. I didn't know what to expect going into this, but very pleasantly surprised overall with the experience and found it very useful so far.
Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Victor's dedication to my counseling blew me away. He made himself available to me so much it was unbelievable. He mapped out a clear plan for me and always let me know what we were doing and why we were doing it. He really pushed me and supported me through the process I was working with him on. I can't say enough about him. If someone wants to get better and is willing to do what needs to be done, then Victor is the guy.
Written on Apr 02, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 1 month
He’s in my corner and also holds me accountable.
Written on Mar 25, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Victor has spent considerable time learning about me and is a great listener. His professional interjections provide me with real help in learning about myself. Its very early days having only had 2 sessions but I have confidence in his abilities to provide the support in my journey.
Written on Mar 24, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and parenting issues
Thank you for your patience
Written on Mar 24, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I'm really enjoying my time with Victor. He is a wealth of information and gives you some great tools to work with. He is kind, a great listener and above all a lovely person. Really enjoying my time with him.
Written on Mar 09, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
I really find Victor supportive and is work incredibly helpful. I have also recommended betterhelp on multiple occasions to friends and colleagues. Thank you BetterHelp!
Written on Mar 08, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Therapy is an unique path for everyone and I feel Victor understands that. His exercises are clear and workable. He can build a safe space where you can feel comfortable to follow your own pace.
Written on Feb 12, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks
We are early in our relationship but everyday I look forward to my journey with him and I. The varied methods of communication really help me open up the way I am comfortable to, and the option of different media's to connect, has made a significant difference in my acceptance of this journey.
Written on Feb 03, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Personable, love the practical exercises he gives, great sense of humor, loves that he prefers to schedule phone sessions early on, very engaging, responds in a timely manner, phone sessions are very engaging and never feels like he’s going by the clock but instead really trying to get to know you. Great at recognizing struggle areas and great at encouraging me to share my feelings/thoughts etc. He’s one of the better counselors I’ve worked with that truly helps me reframe my negative thinking.
Written on Jan 18, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Victor is a great, we clicked instantly. He's easy going, understanding and has helped me enormously. He responds to messages very quickly and takes a close interest. He is professional, has a good sense of humour, and will tell it as it is in a firm but sensitive manner. Highly recommended.
Written on Jan 11, 2020 after therapy with Victor for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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