Lety Garcia
Hello! I go by Lety. I’m a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Master’s degree from the University of Southern California and have been practicing for 11 years, primarily working with youth and families, while more recently expanding my work to support clients across the lifespan.
I'm a Bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California.
I particularly enjoy creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can slow down, make sense of their thoughts and emotions, explore their beliefs and values, and better understand what they want for themselves. I see therapy as a collaborative process, and I strive to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges, recognize their strengths, and work toward meaningful personal goals.
First session
The first session is an overview of treatment, exchange of information to become acquainted (primarily about you) and ending with collaboratively creating SMART goals to drive sessions. I specifically enjoy getting to know the smaller details such as hobbies, pets, idiosyncrasies, etc.
Strengths
I often think of my therapist “superpowers” as patience, curiosity, and the ability to sit with people through both the difficult and uncertain parts of their journey. I believe trust and safety take time to build, and I’m comfortable playing the long game when it comes to developing a therapeutic relationship. I strive to be a nonjudgmental person who can hold space for the emotional burdens my clients carry while also making room for the “glimmers”—the small moments of joy, connection, humor, hope, and progress that can sometimes get overlooked when life feels difficult. I don’t believe therapy is about having all the answers. Instead, I see my role as walking alongside clients, helping them untangle what feels overwhelming, identify what matters to them, recognize their strengths, and find a path forward that feels authentic to who they are.
Ideal clients
I love working with all ages and walks of life, particularly those that are highly expressive, reflective, and open to making small changes, and gain a different perspective....even if you aren't there yet but hope to be. Basically I enjoy working with anyone willing to be even a bit vulnerable, and have uncomfortable conversations.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I typical weave CBT concepts for a range of presenting problems, to help restructure cognition and push toward change
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Understanding culture provides context to presenting problems. I firsthand am a child of immigrants, understanding the outsider perspective, lack of resources/priveleges
Child-Parent Psychotherapy
My foundational practice is in children and families, understanding the system, creating norms/structure, effective communication, while building relationships
Trauma-Informed Care
Part of my foundational training was in trauma, learning, understanding, and educating clients of its impact on the body mind. I have experience in practicing TFCBT, also receiving weekly trauma supervision
Person-centered (Rogerian)
In working with adult, I have realized client's leading session can be beneficial in understanding needs and values in providing care that responsive to them
Location
Virtual sessions