Amanda Garcia , LCSW

Amanda Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. Originally from the Midwest, she has lived in Arizona for nearly 15 years and has worked in a variety of clinical settings, building experience with survivors of domestic violence, physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, grief and loss, and extreme poverty, as well as with individuals managing depression, ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree in 2011 and completed a master’s degree at Arizona State University in 2012 through the Advanced Standing Program. She obtained an initial social work license (LMSW) in 2015 from the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health and later advanced to LCSW status - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential that permits independent clinical practice.

Her counseling style is described as down to earth, empathetic, and goal oriented. Amanda practices from an authentic, strengths-based, and nonjudgmental perspective and favors a holistic view that places mental health alongside physical health. She individualizes treatment rather than using a one-size-fits-all model and collaborates with each person to develop a plan that fits their unique needs and goals. Amanda provides services in English and maintains a focus on family dynamics, parenting, grief, coping skills, self-esteem, and trauma recovery among other concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amanda Garcia

Amanda integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and respected - it is often helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and adjustment to life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical techniques for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and managing symptoms of depression or ADHD when present.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation and coping skills are central goals. DBT teaches concrete strategies for managing intense emotions, reducing harmful behaviors, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for trauma recovery, anger, and mood instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what is most effective and comfortable for the individual. Licensed professionals bring experience in multiple methods and will help you determine the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are. Amanda provides sessions by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their schedule and communication preferences. This range of options can make therapy more accessible while preserving the same therapeutic focus and professional support available in traditional settings.