Maru Garcia, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Maru Garcia

Focus areas

Anxiety

Stress Management

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Culturally Sensitive

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Maru Garcia

Hi there, I'm Maru! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in South Pasadena, California, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and older adults, helping them develop coping skills to better manage depression, anxiety, and day-to-day stressors. I earned my Master's in Psychology from Phillips Graduate University. My approach My approach to therapy is eclectic and varies based on the needs of the person. My practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. These two modalities help me and my clients explore past experiences and how they influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My focus I work with adults and older adults who are open to exploring past experiences and patterns of behavior and want to cope in a healthy way. My communication style My communication style is collaborative, transparent, empathetic, yet direct. My journey to mental healthcare I decided to become a therapist because I have always wanted to help people. I have always been drawn to supporting individuals through difficult times. I enjoy seeing people become the best versions of themselves. My goals for you My approach to goal setting is collaborative. I believe you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths to assist you in overcoming challenges. As we build trust, we will work together to set the goals you want to achieve. My first session with you What you can expect from our first session is that we will spend most of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently, with me asking questions to better understand some of why you may be feeling that way.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Panic Attack

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Suicidal Tendencies

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Panic Attack

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Phillips Graduate University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1285942615

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Maru Garcia work with?

Maru Garcia works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maru Garcia?

Maru 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 Maru Garcia on their profile.