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Vanessa Garcia

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! With over 18 years of experience supporting families through life’s challenges, I am passionate about helping clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change. I provide a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to open up, be yourself, and begin healing at your own pace.

¡Hola! Con más de 18 años de experiencia apoyando a familias a través de los desafíos de la vida, me apasiona ayudar a mis clientes a sentirse comprendidos, respaldados y empoderados para generar cambios significativos. Ofrezco un espacio cálido, acogedor y sin juicios donde puedas sentirte seguro para abrirte, ser tú mismo y comenzar a sanar a tu propio ritmo.

My approach to therapy

My approach combines compassion with practical tools to help families strengthen relationships, navigate difficult moments, and move toward a healthier, more balanced life together. I am dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel truly heard and comfortable being themselves. I tailor each session to meet individual needs and use practical, evidence-based techniques to address issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My goal is to help clients gain greater insight, build effective coping skills, and increase their confidence—empowering them to make meaningful, lasting changes in their lives.

Mi enfoque en la terapia es cálido, solidario y colaborativo. Estoy comprometido/a a crear un ambiente seguro, sin juicios, donde las personas puedan sentirse realmente escuchadas y cómodas siendo ellas mismas. Adapto cada sesión para atender las necesidades individuales y utilizo técnicas prácticas, basadas en evidencia, para abordar temas como la ansiedad, la depresión, el estrés, el trauma, los desafíos en las relaciones y las transiciones en la vida. Mi objetivo es ayudar a las personas a obtener una mayor comprensión, desarrollar habilidades de afrontamiento efectivas y aumentar su confianza—empoderándolas para realizar cambios significativos y duraderos en sus vidas.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where they can finally exhale and feel safe being themselves. In our first session, we’ll talk through what’s been weighing on you, the challenges you’re facing, and the changes you hope to see in your life. I believe your past may shape parts of your story, but it does not define your worth, your future, or your ability to heal and grow. Together, we’ll create a path forward that helps you feel more empowered, confident, and supported every step of the way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California Baptist College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral, Behavior Modification, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Art Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Structural Family, Strategic Family Therapy, Seeking Safety, Relational, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Management, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents, Infants / Toddlers, Children
  • Languages
    English, Spanish