Lia Garcia
I’m Lia Garcia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with adolescents and adults navigating a range of emotional and relational challenges. This includes individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, stress, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and emotional overwhelm.
I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where you can show up as yourself and talk about real life.
I have developed strong experience in supporting teens and young adults as they build identity, confidence, and healthy boundaries. I strive to create an affirming and nonjudgmental space for clients from diverse backgrounds and identities, meeting each person where they are and supporting them in creating meaningful, sustainable change.
First session
The first session is not as scary as it can feel! We will get to know each other and work on rapport building, while discussing topics that are relevant to your life. Clients can expect a welcoming environment where they will be able to openly navigate life's challenges.
Strengths
My work is grounded in a strengths-based approach, integrating evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs and goals. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and I incorporate mindfulness-based and insight-oriented techniques to increase self-awareness and emotional regulation. I also have additional training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) for the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which targets the thought processes behind obsessive doubt. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive space where you can show up as yourself and talk about real life. My style is direct, collaborative and flexible, allowing therapy to adapt as your needs and goals evolve.
Ideal clients
My ideal client are women between the ages of 25 and 40 who may appear to have everything together on the outside but internally struggles with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, relationship challenges, or unresolved past experiences. They may be navigating life transitions, struggling with boundaries, experiencing burnout, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Clients that are ready to prioritize their mental health, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, heal from past experiences, and develop healthier patterns in their relationships and everyday life.
Ongoing work together
Clients take the lead! Future sessions will focus on either the present or past or both. Collaboratively, we will explore what is getting in the way of living your best life. These sessions can look like discussing where you currently are in life or what past challenges have been keeping you stuck.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients develop a deeper understanding of the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I strive to create a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences and identifying patterns that may be impacting their emotional well-being. Through CBT-based interventions, I support clients in recognizing and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, developing healthier perspectives, strengthening emotional regulation, and building effective coping strategies. My goal is to empower clients with practical tools and greater self-awareness so they can navigate life's challenges with increased confidence, resilience, and a stronger sense of well-being.
Location
Virtual sessions