Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, LGBTQ, Life Transitions and 9 more.

Lauren DeReese Garcia

(she/her)

LPC, 10 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
VirtualAvailable

Hi and welcome! If you like someone who is straightforward with a bit of dark humor, we’ll probably be a good fit and you’re in the right place. I love discussing things that range from the mundane to deep spiritual and philosophical concepts, whether it’s helping people through depressive slumps, anxieties, or all the changes associated with big life transitions. I feel that all problems are the problem and not the person themselves—regardless of neuro-alignment, gender, sexuality, race or age.

Get to know me

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

My hope is that we can make a connection and I can help you feel safe to eventually share your story with me. As a narrative focused therapist, I feel that hearing your story is a privilege. I love to collaborate with the client to more deeply understand what matters to you. Through this process, we are able to find the problem beneath the problem and focus on ways to create solutions that support your unique values and goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I’m stubborn and don’t give up easily. I believe everyone can get better and I would love to be a part of that for as many people as I can manage to help. I see myself as a process partner in your journey through therapy and can’t wait to be a part of plotting your way through life. Take care!

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

ADHD

Depression

Grief

Self Esteem

Spirituality

I identify as

Licensed in

Texas

Location

Offers in-person in 8637 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240, 128

Virtual

My treatment methods

Eclectic

I utilize several modalities including Narrative and CBT along with a good old dose of us just hanging out and chatting. Sometimes it’s just helpful to process what’s going on with someone with an outsider’s perspective.

, 24 ratings

6 ratings with written reviews

March 17, 2026

Lauren listened and didn't judge. She made me feel comfortable.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Lauren

March 13, 2026

From our first session I knew she was the perfect fit for me. I feel excited for our next session.

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 2 with Lauren

March 4, 2026

I felt comfortable talking to her, allowing me to open up.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Lauren