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Paola Garcia, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
About Paola
Paola Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem struggles, motivation problems, and life transitions.
She uses clear, practical conversations to identify what’s causing distress and what keeps it going. Paola often works with relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing ADHD-related challenges and postpartum depression.
Her approach mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness work, client-centered listening, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying small changes, and practicing concrete skills between meetings.
Paola explains ideas in plain language and checks in about what feels useful. She pays attention to attachment patterns, codependency, communication breakdowns, and issues like guilt, shame, and forgiveness. This helps people make practical shifts in daily life.
People who prefer structured, skills-based work and also want space to talk things through may find this style helpful. Paola asks about goals and then uses short exercises and step-by-step plans to test new ways of responding. The aim is steady progress through doable changes.
How Paola Uses CBT, ACT and Mindfulness Online
Paola blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices into practical online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. ACT emphasizes noticing values and taking small committed actions even when uncomfortable feelings are present. Mindfulness work teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Deciding which approach to emphasize is collaborative. Paola discusses goals, symptoms, and daily routines to choose methods that fit a person’s life. She regularly reviews what’s working and adjusts exercises and homework based on feedback so the plan stays relevant and usable.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn whether video, phone, or other formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in the contexts where stress actually happens.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using CBT and ACT techniques alongside client-centered listening and mindfulness exercises.
What is her professional background?
She holds the LPC credential and has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LPC in Texas and practices with that credential.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does payment look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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