Melissa Garcia, LMFT — Therapist in Salinas, California

Hi there, I'm Melissa!

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? I help adults with managing anxiety and stress so they can overall feel better about themselves, enjoy life and improve relationships.

My focus

I work with adults struggling with anxiety, performance, high stress and the impacts of trauma.

My approach

I provide a collaborative approach with my clients. We are a team and work together towards goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT therapies, as well as mindfulness techniques. Together, we will explore how your experiences have impacted you.

My communication style

I provide active and reflective listening to my client in order to increase insight and support emotional safety.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have 11 years of experience working as a therapist across several settings including community mental health and private practice.

My goals for you

We set goals and work towards them weekly.

Our first session

During the first session, I will gather information about you, your history, and what brings you to therapy. We will explore approaches and a plan that will be fit for you. You as a client, will be heavily involved in this process and decision making. My priority is you feeling safe with me.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Psychodynamic

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Educators

Single Mother

Aviation Professionals

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Police/Fire/First Responders

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Group and Pension Administrators
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brandman University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Melissa Garcia