Shaina Dyas-Garcia, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Shaina Dyas-Garcia

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Transgender Care

Cultural Diversity Issues

Racism Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Gestalt

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Humanistic

Compassion Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Shaina Dyas-Garcia

I’m an LMFT who works with QT-BIPOC clients experiencing depression and anxiety. I offer an affirming, collaborative space informed by experience with trauma, substance use, and severe mental health across the lifespan. My goal is to help you feel supported, grounded, and understood. My approach My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I integrate trauma-informed care with practical tools to help reduce anxiety and depression. I move at your pace, center your lived experience, and focus on building insight, coping skills, and self-compassion. My focus I work with QT-BIPOC individuals experiencing depression and anxiety, especially those impacted by trauma, identity stress, or life transitions. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying too much, therapy with me offers an affirming space to heal and regain balance. My communication style My communication style is warm, grounded, and direct, with a balance of compassion and honesty. I listen deeply, offer clear feedback, and create space for reflection without judgment. My goal is for you to feel understood, supported, and safe being your full self. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a provider grew from working with diverse communities across the lifespan and witnessing the impact of trauma, identity stress, and systemic barriers. I was drawn to therapy as a way to offer affirming, compassionate care and help people feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing. My goals for you I help clients reach their goals by breaking overwhelming concerns into manageable steps. Together, we build insight, coping skills, and practical strategies to reduce anxiety and depression. I check in often, adjust our work as needed, and move at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable. My first session with you In our first session, we’ll focus on getting to know each other and what brings you to therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Mount St. Mary's University, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1063026409

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Shaina Dyas-Garcia accepting new patients?

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What practice does Shaina Dyas-Garcia work with?

Shaina Dyas-Garcia works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shaina Dyas-Garcia?

Shaina Dyas-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 Shaina Dyas-Garcia on their profile.