Melissa Garcia

My communication style

My communication style is open, warm, supportive and honest. I listen without judgement, while offering thoughtful feedback, asking meaningful questions, and helping you recognize patterns, as well as your strengths. I hold a safe place for you to express and process your emotions. If you have a sense of humor, I am here for it!

My journey to mental healthcare

My own life experiences have led me to my career. Grief, relationship problems, parenting, tragedy and juggling it all have only made me a more empathetic therapist, as I can genuinely relate. During more than years, my clients keep me motivated. I have seen how feeling understood and receiving the right support can create meaningful change.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting collaboratively, it's teamwork. We begin with what you want to feel or experience differently in your life. Together, we turn those hopes into realistic goals that make sense for you, regularly review your progress, and adjust our approach if needed. I will support you with feeling better, and living your best life!

Our first session

Our first session is a change for us to get to know each other and understand what brought you to therapy. You do not need to share everything at once or know exactly what to say. We will move at a comfortable pace and begin identifying what you would like to change. I will be there to answer any questions you may have about the process.

I identify as...

• Female
• Asian, Hispanic or Latinx