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Anna GarciaLMFT

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Authentic, Empowering, Engaging, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Panic, Personality Disorders, Pregnancy/Peripartum, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Parents, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students, Latine Community, LGBTQ+

Years of Experience

38+

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I use multiple evidence-based methods that assist in facilitating wellness, personal growth and alleviating distress quickly.

License number

#22370

Therapy style

I have many years of clinical experience, working with individuals, couples, teens, adults with a variety of life issues and behavioral health conditions. I use multiple evidence-based methods that assist in facilitating wellness, personal growth and alleviating distress quickly.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

AA - Psychology, Diablo Valley College BA - Psychology, California State University, East Bay MA - Clinical Psychology, John F. Kennedy University PsyD - Ryokan College Certificate - Policy and Mental Health Leadership

Interests

My interests outside of work are my large complicated wonderful family, interior design, political science, reading, mindfulness, and just living life with wonder.