Sarah Garcia, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sarah Garcia

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Eclectic

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Feminist

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Garcia

Hi there, I'm Sarah! My name is Sarah Garcia, and I am a licensed clinical social worker based in El Centro, California. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds and specialize in substance use, women’s issues, LGBTQIA issues, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My approach I approach therapy from a person-centered, strengths-based perspective. I let the client be the expert on their own experience and offer encouragement and an outside perspective to encourage reflection, insight, and growth. I most often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT. My focus I am comfortable treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, substance use, and stress. I align well with people who feel they don’t quite fit inside the box. I am most fulfilled when helping others discover their own power and worth. My communication style I foster a comfortable, casual environment. I use empathy and humor to create a nurturing, safe space for my clients. My journey to mental healthcare There have been times in my life when I was supported in therapy. As a consumer of mental health services, I have a unique understanding of some struggles we encounter. I am grateful for the privilege of giving back some of the kindness extended to me by my own providers. My goals for you I approach goal setting collaboratively and humbly. I recognize the client is the engineer of their own future, and I am here as a source of support. My first session with you I understand starting therapy can be uncomfortable, and I try to set clients at ease during the first session. I want to know how I can best support you but won’t ask for more than you’re comfortable sharing. I also provide the opportunity to ask about my background and answer questions openly and honestly.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1073154068

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Sarah Garcia accepting new patients?

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What practice does Sarah Garcia work with?

Sarah Garcia works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Garcia?

Sarah 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 Sarah Garcia on their profile.