she/her

Maria Garcia-AlcazarLCSW

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

Communication Style

Affirming, Empowering, Direct

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Immigrants

Years of Experience

I support the healing of those feeling invisible, communities impacted by spiritual abuse, and those with complex traumas.

Maria Garcia-Alcazar,

LCSW

License number

#72685

Therapy style

I believe in continual growth and learning within the LGBTQ+ community. I support the healing of those feeling invisible, communities impacted by spiritual abuse, and those with complex traumas. As a therapist, I bring compassion, empathy, and a safe space to explore stress and difficult life events. My approach to therapy is that everyone has a meaningful story that deserves to be heard. I believe everyone deserves a space of non-judgment in their most vulnerable times to make meaning of life’s struggles. Everyone goes through pain but perseverance and finding purpose brings healing. My job is to help facilitate this growth in a way that is client-driven and motivated.

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-focused

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

BA - Psychology, Sonoma State University MA - Social Work, The Silberman School of Social Work LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy: Trauma-Informed Clinical Interventions for Adults, PESI Sex Therapy Certification, Online synchronous learning California Institute of Integral Studies

Interests

I really enjoy to be in nature and disconnect from the day to day routine. I enjoy anything competition and trying new things. I love spending time with friends and family and trying foods from different cultures.