Anita Garcia, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

“For years I felt the need to get everything out that I‚Äôve kept hidden. I saw what it was doing to me at as I got older, I thought no one would take me. When I read her Bio I felt like she would understand me or at least lead me in the right direction. I wasn‚Äôt sure what I would divulge since I told no one, trusted no one. After my first conversation I gradually felt like I could finally let it out with no judgment which is exactly what happened. It took me so long to trust I could say anything.”

Less than 1 month ago

About Anita Garcia

Focus areas

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Stress Management

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Women's Issues Therapy

Panic Attack

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Person-Centered

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Anita Garcia

Hi there, I'm Anita! I know for some, coming to therapy isn't always easy, and it's a privilege to potentially be a part of whatever brings you so that I can hopefully help. I, too, have faced hard situations, decisions, and questions about my life, especially when it feels like you're dealing with things alone. I hope that you have a positive experience in therapy. I enjoy working with individuals going through life transitions or experiencing anxiety and depression, to name a few. We can always have a session to see if I'm the right therapist for you. No harm, no foul. I believe feeling comfortable with your therapist is a big part of what makes therapy work. Please reach out if you would like to connect. Talk soon! My approach My primary focus is using a psychodynamic perspective. It's a type of talk therapy that explores how your childhood experiences and unconscious thoughts influence your current behavior and relationships. The aim is to gain self-awareness and use that awareness practically to grow and heal. I also use tools from other therapeutic approaches to best support your goals. I like to educate and explain the therapeutic process along the way. My focus I work with adults 18 and up experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss, and those seeking support for self-esteem and relationship issues. Motherhood, fatherhood, college students, divorced, single, married—my background with various clients has provided a rich understanding of people and the struggles we face. Most importantly, I relate authentically because I have been through therapy myself and know what it's like to be human. Education I earned my Master’s in Psychology from Vanguard University, which has equipped me with a strong foundation to support my clients effectively. My communication style When you communicate with me, my hope is that you know I care! Our conversations will be rooted in fairness, truth, and honesty.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

Vanguard University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1063873594

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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For years I felt the need to get everything out that I‚Äôve kept hidden. I saw what it was doing to me at as I got older, I thought no one would take me. When I read her Bio I felt like she would understand me or at least lead me in the right direction. I wasn‚Äôt sure what I would divulge since I told no one, trusted no one. After my first conversation I gradually felt like I could finally let it out with no judgment which is exactly what happened. It took me so long to trust I could say anything.

Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Anita Garcia work with?

Anita Garcia works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Anita Garcia?

Anita Garcia frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Anita Garcia on their profile.