Hola, my name is Paola Garcia, and I am Licensed mental health therapist in Florida. I received my masters from Barry University and have been practicing for over 15 years. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma related disorders, stress management among others. I utilize evidence-based approaches to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing.I see you as an active participant in your healing journey. Together, we will set goals, explore strategies, and work towards positive change. I aim to empower you with the tools and insights necessary to navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My foremost commitment is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you. Trust is the foundation of any therapeutic relationship, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to seek help.
About Paola Garcia
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a widely used psychotherapeutic approach that focuses on helping individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their emotional distress and psychological issues. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected, and by changing negative thought patterns, one can effectively change their emotional and behavioral responses to different situations.
CBT has been shown to be effective for a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is often used in individual or group therapy settings and can be adapted for online or self-help applications.
Integrative
The goal of integrative therapy is to provide a tailored and holistic approach to address the unique needs and concerns of each client. Instead of adhering strictly to one specific therapeutic model, integrative therapists draw from multiple approaches to create a personalized and effective treatment.
Integrative therapy can be particularly effective when dealing with complex or multifaceted issues. Some examples of issues that integrative therapy can address include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, and personality disorders.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy incorporates various mindfulness practices, such as meditation, deep breathing, and body scanning. These practices help individuals become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations in the present moment without judgment.
Clients are guided to accept their experiences and practice letting go of rumination and attachment to distressing thoughts. This can be particularly helpful for managing anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Culturally sensitive therapy is essential to provide equitable and effective mental health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. It helps to reduce disparities in mental health outcomes and ensures that clients receive support that is respectful of their unique cultural and identity-related needs.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
REBT focuses on helping individuals identify and change irrational beliefs and thought patterns that lead to emotional and behavioral distress. It is based on the premise that our thoughts and beliefs strongly influence our emotions and behaviors.
