Leonardo Garcia

I employ an in-depth therapeutic approach to provide short-term, and effective symptom reduction. I also focus on affirmative therapy advocating for the needs of sexual and gender minority patients. Additionally, as a strength-based clinician, for longer-term treatment, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

I employ an in-depth therapeutic approach, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to provide short-term, effective symptom reduction. Additionally, for longer-term treatment, utilize sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment modalities tailored to each client.

Clients are expected to express and process current symptoms/stressors and discuss how they are managing them (coping skills). The client will be able to choose a specific symptom/stressor to focus on before the next appointment, by practicing the skills presented during the session as part of the goals for therapy.