Joyce Garcia, LMHC, FL | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Joyce Garcia

Focus areas

Anxiety

Psychotherapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Therapy

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Individuals

Teenagers (13-17)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Strength-Based

Dialectical (DBT)

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Joyce Garcia

Hi, I’m Malissa Garcia, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Connecticut. I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults heal from trauma, manage anxiety and depression, and rebuild self-worth. My approach is warm, relational, and trauma-informed, integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, and person-centered therapy. I believe therapy is a safe space to explore your story, discover inner strength, and experience emotional healing—whether you’re navigating loss, childhood wounds, or major life transitions. I was drawn to this work after seeing how unhealed trauma can shape relationships and self-perception. Over the years, I’ve witnessed the power of therapy to bring hope, wholeness, and restoration. For clients who desire it, I also offer faith-based counseling that integrates spirituality into the healing process. Outside of counseling, I’m a dog mom to two pups who, along with my husband, make up my little family. I enjoy spending time with them, exploring new places, and journaling with a good cup of coffee nearby. My clients often describe me as calm, genuine, and grounding—someone who meets them where they are with compassion and honesty.

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After scheduling your appointment through Zocdoc, you will receive a follow-up email from Tava with instructions to complete the necessary registration in our patient portal, including insurance and payment details. Placing a credit card on file is required to process insurance billing and any applicable deductible-related charges. Please complete your registration within 24 hours to ensure a smooth check-in and avoid delays in accessing care. If registration is not completed in time, we may not be able to verify your insurance coverage, which could result in unexpected out-of-pocket costs for your visit. Per our office policies, a fee may be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Panic Attack

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Tava Health 2

Education and training

regent university, doctor of philosophy

NPI number

1447859210

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Joyce Garcia accepting new patients?

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What practice does Joyce Garcia work with?

Joyce Garcia works with Tava Health 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Joyce Garcia?

Joyce 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 Joyce Garcia on their profile.