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Maria Garcia

(She/Her/Ella)
Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Identity Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I'm a Bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, dedicated to offering a safe, affirming, and collaborative space for your healing and personal growth.

I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health from University of North Texas at Dallas. I have specialized training in various therapeutic approaches, including DBT, EMDR, ACT, and CBT. These tools equip me to support you through even the toughest moments.

I am passionate about working with Latinx, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC communities.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I offer counseling with a Gestalt perspective, integrating LGBT-affirming therapy and cultural sensitivity. This approach helps clients become aware of the present and understand how past experiences impact their current behavior. Techniques like role-playing and emotional exploration promote self-discovery and personal growth in a supportive, culturally attuned environment.

What you can expect from our first session

I firmly believe that healing is a personal journey, unique to each individual. As your counselor, I'm here to empower you in discovering and utilizing your inner strengths to live a life aligned with your values. Let's break stereotypes together—therapy isn't about a strict script. It's a collaborative journey where we explore your unique strengths and unveil fresh perspectives.


Maria's style is

Empowering
Holistic
Affirming

Insurance carriers Maria accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Maria

MS (Master of Science) at University of North Texas at Dallas
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background and Latinx
Languages: Spanish
Works with: Adults
More specialties: Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, PTSD, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Experiential, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)