Karina Garcia (she/her/hers)

Resident in Counseling, CCTP
Accepting Clients

I am a body positive, identity affirming therapist who believes we all need nonjudgemental support.

Counselor in Alexandria, VA
Supervised by Roberto C. Martinez, LPC

Services

About My Clients

Do you feel you are surviving not living? When you are having difficulty enjoying the present moment because anxiety is getting in the way, you might need some extra support & there is no shame in asking for help. It's extremely common to need extra support with tough emotions, when constantly in your head thinking of everything that could go wrong. Let's start by identifying the things you can control!

My Background and Approach

I help with anxiety, complex trauma, and other mental health challenges. I believe we all have an inner drive to overcome challenges and persevere as we discover and rediscover who we want to be and what we want to accomplish. I will work with you on utilizing your resources, strengths, and skills to overcome challenges and work through setbacks. Personal growth is a continuous process. A part of the human experience is encountering obstacles we believe we cannot overcome. Congratulations on taking the first (and often most difficult step) of seeking mental health services. The best day to start is today! My approach focuses on utilizing a holistic, strengths-based approach. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for past disturbing memories and related events. I also use skills and techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused therapy.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

One of my main goals in life is to increase mental health accessibility for underrepresented marginalized communities and to decrease the stigma in those populations. Mental health is just as important as physical health. Let's normalize doing an annual check-up on our mental health!

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: Español
  • Rate: $130 - 180/session

Reach out to Karina