Alison Garcia

Alison Garcia is a licensed therapist practicing with 15 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. She aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to begin.

In sessions she focuses on building an open space where clients can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. Conversations are practical and direct, with attention to what is causing distress now. She listens and helps people name the patterns that keep them stuck.

Her work draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches are used to help people notice painful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and clarify personal values. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolkit when useful.

Alison holds licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she is licensed in Florida and Virginia. Her experience includes supporting people through family of origin issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and recovery after domestic violence.

She speaks English and uses a straightforward, calm style in sessions. If someone wants to explore anger, grief, or ongoing anxiety, she works collaboratively to set realistic goals and short steps toward change.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and situations where someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and it supports practical changes to reduce distress and improve coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding and empathy; the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's lead to build trust and clarify goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying ACT strategies in one session and a CBT skill the next, then checking in about what feels most helpful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and homework exercises between appointments to keep progress moving forward.