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Ivonne Garcia

LCSW, 18 years of experience

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About me

Do you feel like you cannot prioritize yourself and have a hard time saying no to others? Do you want to make a career change but are scared of the unknown? Do you feel like you have lost yourself in people pleasing and have an overwhelming amount of anxiety / guilt? Are you kind to everyone but yourself? You may feel alone like no one could ever understand but I can. I can help you manage the anxiety and depression that is blocking you from finding your authentic self and step into the life you deserve. You deserve to feel the freedom that comes when you leave the fears behind you and accept yourself for who you really are. I provide compassion and empathy and I am passionate about collaborating with my clients to help navigate through necessary barriers to empower you to take charge of your life. If you are at the crossroads with a relationship, life transitions, or are trying to find the courage to step out in life as the real you, I am the therapist for you. I am currently working with clients over the age of 23 that reside in FL and NC. Office hours: Mon thru Thus 10 AM - 3 PM EST. Evening sessions are limited and available at this time.

Get to know me

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

I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety & codependency related to their relationships or other areas. During our initial sessions, we will discuss what the issues at hand are and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My biggest strength in working with clients is being able to provide a non judgmental safe environment to explore emotions. Additionally, working with issues of codependency, people pleasing, and perfectionism is my passion as I truly love to help others find their way back to loving themselves, being able to set healthy boundaries in all relationships, and find true acceptance of themselves.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I like to work with clients over the age of 23 that have anxiety issues mainly attributed due to perfectionism, codependency, and people pleasing behavior. I also have a lot of experience with clients who have themselves medical issues or family members with medical issues and that ensue anxiety / depression.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Through CBT, you’ll learn to challenge distorted thinking, strengthen emotional regulation, and approach yourself with compassion instead of judgment. I also use CBT to help you recognize unhelpful thought patterns and gently reframe them into more balanced perspectives.

Psychodynamic

Psychodynamic therapy helps us understand the deeper roots of your emotions and behaviors, building self-awareness and lasting change. This treatment method focuses on exploring how early relationships shape current struggles, while creating a safe space for growth and healing.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

This approach focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel deeply heard and understood, empowering your natural ability to grow.

Location

Virtual
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