Erika Garcia , LMFT

Erika Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 26 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, survivors of trauma and abuse, and those managing depression and major life transitions. Her clinical work also addresses challenges with concentration, memory, and focus, drawing on decades of practice to tailor support to each person's needs.

Erika approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can help them move forward. She recognizes that choosing to seek change takes courage and aims to provide steady, compassionate support throughout the therapeutic journey. Erika collaborates with clients to identify goals and practical steps that align with their values and daily realities, with the aim of helping them build a more fulfilling and resilient life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Erika uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help clients address stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and build psychological flexibility through mindful awareness and committed action - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and adjusting to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering concrete strategies for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression and improving day-to-day functioning. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences and developing coping skills to reduce their ongoing impact, supporting recovery from abuse and post-traumatic symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Erika works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, and she tailors interventions so the therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the person to fit a single method.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from home or other convenient locations. These formats provide flexible ways to maintain continuity of care and to engage in therapy in ways that match a person's communication style and lifestyle.