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Jose Garcia-Mercado

Therapist
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m Jose Garcia, a licensed therapist (LICSW, CCM) with over a decade of experience helping adults navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, substance use, and life transitions. I provide a supportive, culturally sensitive, and bilingual environment to help clients feel understood and empowered to grow.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and solution-focused, combining techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I believe in creating a space where clients feel heard and respected while we work together to build coping skills, emotional balance, and personal resilience.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a welcoming, non-judgmental space where they can explore their concerns openly. Together, we’ll create actionable steps to address challenges, build emotional well-being, and foster healthier relationships. My goal is for every session to leave clients feeling more empowered and equipped to navigate life’s difficulties.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Latinx, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Holistic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Connecticut), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Spanish