Vanessa Garcia (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Hello! I am a licensed therapist helping individuals move from a place of helplessness to a place of hopefulness.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Orlando, FL

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

Have you noticed a change in your mood lately? Or perhaps, for the first time in your life, the anxiety you've learned to live with is becoming unmanageable? Maybe you're going through a big change in your life- a breakup, graduating, moving out, a new job, etc. Change isn't always comfortable and can be downright frightening. I pride myself in taking a tailored approach to helping my clients move from a place of helplessness to a place of hopefulness.

My Background and Approach

I pride myself on taking an eclectic approach to my work with clients, as therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance/Commitment Therapy. So what does that actually look like? I help you neutralize and accept those thoughts and feelings that you are wanting to get rid of. We explore a variety of coping skills that can help you in tolerating distressful emotions, practicing acceptance, and creating distance between yourself and unhelpful thoughts. We identify what you actually WANT out of your life through exploring your values and we start taking action towards creating a rich life. We also learn about interpersonal skills, so you can improve your ability to effectively communicate your needs to the world around you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am an LGBTQ+ ally, going to great lengths to make my beliefs clear in a world that is still learning to be more inclusive. I am a proud feminist, supporting women's reproductive rights and advocating for the inclusion of trans women's' needs around the world. Being a social worker, standing up for social justice issues is not new to me and those who know me personally know I fight against discrimination, racism, sexism, and basically any -ism you can think of. I love traveling and believe it has helped me shape my worldview to be a more culturally competent one. My most eye-opening trips have been to Amsterdam where I discovered a sex-positive side of me that wants all people to feel comfortable discussing sex and sexuality, as well as Thailand, where I learned of the unique and yet all too similar health and social justice needs for the LGBTQ+ community.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • United Healthcare
  • Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English, EspaƱol
  • Rate: $125 - 125/session

Info

407-777-4373 Email Vanessa
5449 S Semoran Blvd
216C
Orlando, FL 32822

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