Kristie Garcia, LCSW, TX | Psychotherapist

About Kristie Garcia

Focus areas

Asperger's Syndrome

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Childhood Trauma

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kristie Garcia

I am relatively new to the independent therapy practice world. My previous career experience involves working in a dual role where I worked administratively in a child psychiatric facility while providing individual, group, and family therapy. We can learn and embark on our therapeutic journeys together, and because I know I am still learning and growing, I am open to constructive feedback to become a better therapist as well. My approach I tailor our approach to treatment beginning where you are. I am most skilled in using the DBT modality to help practice mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation skills. However, I am continuing to educate myself on different approaches, so we can explore different types of skills as we continue to work together. My focus Most recently, I worked with adolescent girls in the inpatient side who were experiencing anxiety, depression, and thoughts of self-harm. We often worked together on increasing self-esteem, improving communication skills, and practicing emotional regulation skills. I have worked mostly with children and adolescents, but have learned to work with parents and families as a complete unit as well. My communication style Communication was one of the biggest goals that I worked on with children and families. I make sure to ask a lot of questions to ensure I understand your point of view. I prefer to listen to what you have to say, but I also make sure to read body language. Even when we say nothing, we are still communicating. I will be sure to be open and direct to support you in the best way possible. My journey to mental healthcare It all started when I began working at a Residential Treatment Center right out of college. I started out as a direct technician who would guide patients to their day-to-day activities. I enjoyed working with the kids and put off getting my license because I did not feel that therapy was right for me at that time.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Houston

Education and training

Texas State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1801779111

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What practice does Kristie Garcia work with?

Kristie Garcia works with Rula Health - Houston.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kristie Garcia?

Kristie 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 Kristie Garcia on their profile.