Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 27 ratings

Heather Garcia

LPC, 4 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Empowering
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Next available on

About me

My professional experience working within counseling has allowed me to become skilled and comfortable in delivering solution focused therapy. My theoretical orientation aligns with Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, however, I hold a strong belief that a counselor should possess technical eclecticism and be comfortable and well-versed in many theoretical orientations and interventions in an effort to accommodate the varying and diverse individual needs of clients. With that goal in mind, I continue to stay immersed in other styles such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy, to name a few, while also maintaining a Humanistic approach at the core of my counseling approach. When working with couples and families, I utilize Family Systems Therapy, Structural Therapy, Strategic Therapy and Transgenerational Therapy approaches as treatment modalities. I am also Gottman Level I certified and enjoy utilizing the Gottman Approach when working with couples.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In your first session we will talk about your concerns and background information and get to know one another to determine a good fit as well as build rapport for a strong mutual working relationship.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My greatest strengths as a provider are that I aim to always meet you where you are at. I am warm and encouraging, and will work as your biggest cheerleader to get you where you want to be.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

The clients I serve are seeking an improvement in their way of living and believe that change can happen, they just need a little help to get there.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

AddictionAnxietyDepressionGriefMilitary/VeteransSelf Esteem

I identify as

Black / African American

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

REBT is my natural style as I am grounded in real world thoughts and views and encourage clients to express their truth.

EMDR

I am trained in EMDR and utilize this approach by request to work through trauma.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is a well versed modality I utilize to combat negative and intrusive thoughts.

Gottman method

I am Gottman Certified and use this modality when working with couples.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 27 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

June 5, 2025

I'll admit that I really didn't want to do therapy to work on my marriage. My husband and I began seeing Heather during a particularly challenging time in our relationship. From the very first session, we felt heard, respected, and supported. She created a safe, nonjudgmental space where both of us could speak openly and work through our issues. What stood out most was her solution-focused dialogue and how authentic she was. Looking forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Heather

May 31, 2025

I think Heather does a great job being welcoming and understanding while also pushing me to call out my own fallacies and work towards correcting them. I've made a lot of progress in just the couple months I've been working with her, and I am very grateful that her style connects with me so well.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 11 with Heather

May 13, 2025

She is extremely well rounded and I feel like I can trust her with the most intimate details of my life, which I haven't had in other therapist.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 6 with Heather