Alexandra Garcia

I believe that being a therapist is a privilege. I understand that starting therapy or beginning to see a new therapist can be a vulnerable experience and it is an act of self-compassion. When a person has experienced trauma or is undergoing life challenges, it can be difficult to see a path forward. Leaning into dialectics, the idea that two things can exist at the same time, informs most of my work as well as mindfulness practices. My role as a therapist is to assist you in finding ways to look ahead and to live a life that feels more aligned with yourself.

My training in evidence-based practices, combined with your intuition and self knowledge can help you gain tools that will assist with your therapy goals. I am also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) which is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy that is effective in reducing trauma symptoms.

When providing therapy, I am warm, engaging, and nonjudgmental. I operate from a strengths-based, empowerment, and trauma-informed therapeutic style. I particularly find meaning in working with those experiencing anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss and those experiencing the effects of loving someone with a substance use disorder.