Ilsa Garcia, LPCC — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ilsa!

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to providing a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

My focus

I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem challenges. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can feel empowered to heal, grow, and create lasting positive change.

My approach

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. I use evidence-based practices, including CBT, while incorporating person-centered and strengths-based techniques to help you build coping skills, gain insight, and achieve meaningful personal growth.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, honest, and supportive. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, asking questions, and sharing openly. Together, we’ll collaborate on goals while balancing empathy, encouragement, and practical feedback.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I’m passionate about helping others feel seen, supported, and empowered. Working with people from diverse backgrounds has reinforced my belief that everyone deserves a safe space to heal, build resilience, and create a more fulfilling life.

My goals for you

I believe meaningful change begins with trust and collaboration. Together, we’ll identify realistic goals, develop practical strategies, build healthy coping skills, and celebrate progress along the way. My goal is to help you feel confident, resilient, and empowered beyond therapy.

Our first session

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other. We’ll talk about your concerns, your goals, and what you hope to gain from therapy. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and comfortable as we begin creating a path toward meaningful growth and healing.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Children
Minors
Preteens
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) in Professional Clinical Counseling from Grand Canyon University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ilsa Garcia