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Fatima Garnica

LMFT

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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

Action-oriented, Affirming, Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

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Focus areas

ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

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

Years of Experience

11+

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I enjoy helping others achieve their desired changes and helping others overcome challenges that mental health disorders can cause in their lives and relationships.

License number

#95659

Therapy style

Services are provided in both Spanish and English. My therapeutic approach used in treatment varies depending on the individual's needs and recommended treatment modalities for the individual's presenting issue. Some approaches used in treatment are (but are not limited to); Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Grief Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Solution-Focused, Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I've spent the last 8.5 years working in community mental health, focal population includes young adults, adults, older adults, and their families who have moderate to severe mental health illnesses. During my career in community mental health, I provided treatment for various mental health disorders such as; anxiety, depression, adjustment, phase of life changes, ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Chronic Trauma, Burnout, Family and interpersonal issues, relationship issues, Cultural Issues/Racial Trauma, Grief, Family and Individual counseling for children, adults and older adults, acculturation issues, stage of life transitions, OCD, Panic Disorders, Personality disorders, phobias, sexual trauma, History of Domestic Violence, chronic stress, women's issues, parenting issues, child-parent relationships issues, blended family issues, work and school stressors and social anxiety.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MS - Counseling Psychology, Marriage, and Family Therapy, California Baptist University

Interests

I enjoy visiting new locations, trying out new restaurants, spending time with family, and watching new movies.