Therapist profile
Victor Garcia, LPC, LMFT
Texas
Licensed counselor and marriage therapist - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC, LMFT
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 72595; LMFT, Texas / 202864
- NPI1801344734
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT approaches
- Emotion-focused work
- Phone and live chat
About Victor
Victor Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, anger, and other life changes. He also addresses issues related to parenting, sleep, self-esteem, career strain, ADHD, and LGBT matters.
Garcia has worked in community settings including a shelter for survivors of family violence and sexual assault, a substance use recovery facility, and a nonprofit community mental health agency. He also provides services through physician healthcare programs and employee assistance programs. His background includes giving presentations for professional groups and social service agencies.
In sessions he blends listening with education and practical action. He helps people understand their patterns, reactions, and relationships, then practices new ways of coping and relating. He is direct about the work: therapy can be demanding and benefits from honesty and commitment.
He notes that some clients find his combined listening-and-action style challenging if they prefer a different pace or process. Garcia asks people to be prepared to begin work soon after connecting and to check platform messages for correspondence. He is open to working with returning clients and new referrals coordinated through the helpdesk.
At this time he offers voice call (phone/audio) and live chat session formats. He uses clear language about struggles such as sex and porn use, and continues to help people dealing with addiction and patterns that undermine trust and intimacy.
How sessions work
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Victor Garcia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and addiction triggers. EFT looks at emotional patterns in relationships and helps people practice new ways of connecting and responding, which is useful for intimacy and communication struggles.He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice physical and emotional reactions before they escalate. These tools support managing impulses and reducing reactivity in everyday situations. Together these approaches aim to clarify patterns and create practical steps to change them; Victor will work with each person to find which mix feels most useful.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Because he offers voice call (phone/audio) and live chat, people can choose a shorter check-in or a no-camera option if that fits their routine. Confirm the current session options when you book so you know which formats are available, and expect a collaborative process to decide the best approach for your goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, anger, parenting and related life changes.
What is his approach in sessions?
He blends listening with education and practical action, helping people learn about patterns and try new coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in shelters, recovery facilities, and community mental health settings, plus employee assistance programs.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC and an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
He currently provides voice call (phone/audio) and live chat sessions; confirm the session options when you schedule.
How does pricing work for his sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.