Alison Garcia , LMHC, LPC

Alison Garcia is a licensed counselor with 15 years of professional experience, holding credentials as an LMHC and an LPC. LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked extensively with individuals coping with stress and anxiety, processing trauma and abuse, navigating grief and loss, and managing anger.

In her practice she prioritizes creating an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. Alison strives to make space for each person to explore difficult emotions and to build practical skills for daily life. She recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and approaches that first step with encouragement and steady support.

Through thoughtful listening and a collaborative stance, Alison aims to help people find clearer perspective and workable strategies that fit their lives. Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are and supporting gradual progress toward the goals they define.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites clients to clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that get in the way of living a valued life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for mood, anxiety, and anger management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alison works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility and easier access for people with busy schedules or limited local resources. These formats allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into daily life, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable.