Paola Garcia, LPC, TX | Psychotherapist

About Paola Garcia

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Stress Management

Coping Mechanism Development

Self Esteem Issues

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Adlerian

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Paola Garcia

Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey, and I’m here to make sure that it is meaningful to you. I specialize in supporting women navigating anxiety, burnout, identity shifts, motherhood, and life transitions. My goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space, a “soft place to land”, where you can pause, breathe, and begin reconnecting with yourself. My approach I use a collaborative approach that blends compassion, cultural awareness, and evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. Together, we’ll work on building coping skills, strengthening self-confidence, and creating balance that feels sustainable in your daily life. My focus I work primarily with women who are navigating anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. Many of my clients are first-generation women, mothers, and professionals who feel the pressure to “do it all” while silently carrying stress, self-doubt, or feelings of not being enough. My role is to walk alongside you with compassion, cultural awareness, and evidence-based tools so that you can feel calmer, more grounded, and more connected to yourself. Whether you’re working through anxiety, building coping skills, or exploring your personal goals, I’ll work with you to create a plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable. My communication style My style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I listen with compassion and create a safe space where you feel heard and understood, while also gently challenging unhelpful patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I bring a calm, grounding presence to our sessions, but I also believe in being authentic and approachable—sometimes that means offering gentle reflections, other times it means bringing in practical tools you can use right away. Clients often describe me as validating, culturally aware, and easy to talk to.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Office location

Paola Garcia, LPC also offers online video visits for patients

3380 Ruben Torres Sr Blvd

3380 Ruben Torres Sr Blvd, 208 - A, Brownsville, TX 78526

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Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Austin/San Antonio

Education and training

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1346043544

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Paola Garcia?

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Is Paola Garcia accepting new patients?

Paola Garcia generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Paola Garcia's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Paola Garcia online?

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What practice does Paola Garcia work with?

Paola Garcia works with Rula Health - Austin/San Antonio.

Where is Paola Garcia's office located?

Paola Garcia has 2 office locations, including in San Antonio and Brownsville, view full addresses on Paola Garcia's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Paola Garcia?

Paola 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 Paola Garcia on their profile.