As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and first-generation Filipino American, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to guiding individuals toward healing, resilience, and personal growth. I specialize in trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), EMDR, and Brainspotting—advanced, evidence-based interventions designed to address the root causes of trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression. With experience working with individuals from various backgrounds, I’m passionate about helping clients process life-altering events, break free from past trauma, challenge unhelpful core beliefs, and manage ongoing stress. My mission is to empower clients to build meaningful lives and strengthen their relationships. Are you feeling stuck under the weight of addiction, anxiety, or depression? Are past traumas keeping you from living the life you want? You do not need to go through each day merely trying to survive —you can thrive in life! Therapy is a compassionate, non-judgmental space where healing can flourish, and you can learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and self-awareness. Healing is possible, with just a little persistence, and hope. I am here to support you every step of the way!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Every client’s journey is unique, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and personalized space for healing. Here’s what you can expect when working with me: ✔ Gather general information and discuss your health history ✔ Explore troubling symptoms and current life stressors ✔ Review therapy guidelines and expectations ✔ Begin outlining therapy goals tailored to your needs The Intake session also allows us to get to know each other and determine if we are a good fit. If we find that another therapist or specialist would better meet your needs, I will gladly provide a referral.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strengths are my ability to build trust with clients while offering compassion and empathy. I create a safe and supportive space where individuals feel heard, valued, and understood. With a culturally sensitive approach, I connect with clients from diverse backgrounds, including those from various socioeconomic experiences and children of immigrants. My deep understanding of these unique challenges allows me to provide meaningful support that honors each client’s personal journey.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am passionate about helping individuals who are ready to invest the time, effort, and energy into their own healing. I work exclusively with adults, providing individual therapy to those committed to personal growth and emotional well-being. My approach is designed for clients who are motivated to actively engage in their therapeutic journey, develop self-awareness, and implement meaningful change in their lives.
About J. Allyson Garcia
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Trauma Informed Care
I utilize trauma-informed therapeutic modalities, such as Brainspotting Therapy & Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, to help clients manage trauma and PTSD symptoms. Emotional pain can shape our perspectives and influence how we navigate the world. Painful experiences—whether from trauma, loss, or life stressors—can lead to distressing memories and mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. My goal is to help clients process their emotions and regain a sense of balance through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. I specialize in Brainspotting therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, and use an empathetic approach. These modalities work together to help clients process unresolved emotions, improve emotional regulation, and build resilience.