Maru Garcia, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Maru!

I work with adults and older adults, helping them develop coping skills to better manage depression, anxiety, and day-to-day stressors.

My focus

I work with adults and older adults who are open to exploring past experiences and patterns of behavior and want to cope in a healthy way.

My approach

My approach to therapy is eclectic and varies depending on your needs. My practice is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic therapy; these two modalities help us explore past experiences and how these influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

My communication style

My communication style is collaborative, transparent, empathetic, yet direct.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. I have always been drawn to helping people through difficult times. I enjoy seeing individuals become the best versions of themselves.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is collaborative. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. As we build trust, we will work together in setting the goals that you want to achieve.

Our first session

What you can expect from our first session together is for us to spend the majority of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently, and me asking questions to better understand some of why you may be feeling that way.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Little Person

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Maru Garcia