Crystal Garcia

Hello and welcome to my bio, I am so glad you are here! I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds. My counseling methods are tailored to individual needs, but I have proven success with solution-focused approaches of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing (MI). I describe myself as honest, funny, and compassionate. Outside of work, I love all types of outdoor adventure, art and reading true crime.

I believe therapy works best when it is honest and practical. I am not going to tell you what you want to hear. I am going to help you see things clearly and build real skills for managing what you are facing.

I take a collaborative approach. Your goals shape our sessions, not a checklist. I pay attention to what is actually happening in your life rather than applying a formula.

Our first session is a straightforward conversation. I will ask what brought you to therapy now, a little about your background, and what you are hoping to get from our work together. You do not need to have it all figured out before we meet.

I will listen, share some initial thoughts, and we will talk about what a next step looks like. There is no pressure to commit to anything on day one.