Diego Garcia, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Diego!

I work primarily with couples navigating relational distress and attachment issues using Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as with individuals addressing mood and trauma-related issues utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

My focus

I work with couples wanting to foster increased intimacy and connection, heal from ruptured trust, and develop productive ways to navigate conflict while staying connected. I also work with individuals wanting to no longer feel held back by their experiences so they may live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

My approach

With couples, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to address patterns of relational distress and injury, drawing from the Gottman Method to improve connection and conflict management. With individuals, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR to help you navigate your experiences and live a more fulfilling life.

My communication style

My communication style is built on fostering calm, curious, and intentional conversation. I believe there are times when the right word doesn't exist to describe your experience, so you may find me painting a picture along the way. This creates an environment for honest communication and understanding as we work through your challenges.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to therapy because I've always been fascinated by learning about people and the stories they carry. With time, I realized the impact of lending a nonjudgmental ear to others who wanted to feel heard and seen, and how therapy blends these pieces together to promote healing and growth.

My goals for you

I take a collaborative approach to setting goals. We'll create a trusting therapeutic relationship to help you share and explore your challenges, your vision of wellness, and develop goals and strategies to help you continue forward in your life.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll focus on building trust and comfort while understanding the challenges you're facing and who you are as a person or couple. I believe we are more than our challenges, and the more authentic and vulnerable we're willing to be, the more our strengths can aid in navigating difficult times.

I identify as...

Male, Cis
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

EMDR

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attachment-based

Gottman Method

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling Option (With Distinction) from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Diego Garcia