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John David Garcia

Therapist(he,him)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nine years of experience, I am committed to walking alongside adults as they face life’s difficult crossroads, heavy responsibilities, and defining moments. I believe therapy can be a place to slow down, take an honest look inward, and begin making sense of the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may feel overwhelming or hard to carry alone.

My approach is steady, compassionate, and collaborative. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel respected, understood, and able to speak openly without judgment. Together, we work toward meaningful, solution-focused change while honoring each client’s story, strengths, and capacity to grow.

I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, divorce, and relationship concerns. My clinical experience also includes working with law enforcement and Crisis Assessment Team settings, which has strengthened my ability to support individuals navigating crisis, high-pressure environments, trauma, and major life transitions. My goal is to help clients build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with greater confidence, emotional strength, and balance.

My approach to therapy

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nine years of clinical experience and 14 years of experience in law enforcement and 3 years in crisis assessment, I bring a steady, grounded, and real-world perspective to the therapy room. I am committed to walking alongside adults as they face difficult crossroads, heavy responsibilities, and defining moments in their lives.

I believe therapy is a place to slow down, take an honest look inward, and begin making sense of the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may feel difficult to carry alone. My approach is grounded, steady, and intentional. I strive to create a space where clients feel respected, heard, and supported as they face difficult truths, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful change.

I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, divorce, and relationship concerns. My background in law enforcement and crisis assessment has strengthened my ability to support individuals navigating crisis, high-pressure environments, trauma, major life transitions, and complex emotional challenges.

My goal is to help clients gain clarity, rebuild confidence, and move forward with greater strength, emotional balance, and purpose.

What you can expect from me

With a strong foundation in conflict resolution, I work to empower clients to gain a clearer perspective of their situation, build resilience, develop new skills, and take intentional steps toward positive change.

Clients can expect to leave each session with a deeper understanding of their emotions, behaviors, and patterns. My goal is for clients to walk away with practical action steps they can apply in their daily lives, while also feeling heard, understood, and supported as they move toward their goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Hispanic, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Challenging, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California Baptist College
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Men's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    19712 Macarthur Boulevard 110
    Irvine, CA 92612