Mario Garcia, LPC, TX | Psychotherapist

About Mario Garcia

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Counselling For First Responders

Relationship Struggles

Anxiety

Depression

Work-Related Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Compassion Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mario Garcia

Mario Garcia, LPC is a licensed professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, including over a decade of direct clinical practice. He specializes in supporting adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. Mario integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients develop practical strategies, gain insight, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. His career spans roles as a case manager, skills trainer, and emergency psychiatric screener, giving him a broad and compassionate perspective on care. Mario's therapeutic style is supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. He believes that every person has the strength within themselves to overcome difficulties, and he works alongside clients to help them uncover and harness that inner resilience. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mario provides inclusive care to diverse communities, including veterans, immigrants, BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, and survivors of trauma. Outside of his clinical work, Mario enjoys hiking, cycling, traveling, and spending time outdoors. He lives by the philosophy that true strength comes from conquering oneself, a belief that guides his commitment to helping clients achieve lasting growth.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Insomnia

Mental Health Problem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Insomnia

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

University of Texas-Pan American, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1942564810

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What practice does Mario Garcia work with?

Mario Garcia works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mario Garcia?

Mario Garcia frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Bereavement / Grief Counseling, Depression, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Mario Garcia on their profile.