Paola Garcia , LPC

Paola Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three years of clinical experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, depression, low motivation, self-esteem difficulties, and major life transitions. As an LPC, she is a licensed mental health counselor trained to provide talk therapy and practical coping strategies tailored to each person's needs.

She strives to offer a calm, respectful space where clients feel heard and can move at a pace that suits them. Paola meets individuals where they are, honoring their stories and lived experiences while helping them identify strengths and manageable steps forward. Her work often focuses on exploring personal values, building resilience, and addressing obstacles that interfere with daily functioning and relationships.

Paola collaborates with clients to rediscover resources, improve coping skills, and create meaningful change that aligns with their goals. She practices in English and is based in Texas, bringing an empathic, person-centered approach to the therapeutic relationship and the process of growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Paola integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered techniques into her online practice. ACT invites clients to clarify personal values and accept difficult thoughts while taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be helpful for anxiety, low motivation, and navigating life changes. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve day-to-day functioning. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their experiences and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Paola works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and pace. Licensed professionals often blend techniques to match what is most helpful, and Paola adapts her approach based on ongoing feedback and progress.

Online therapy with Paola is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which supports flexible scheduling and access from home or other locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, life transitions, or when in-person sessions are not convenient.