Mary Katherine Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship troubles, and grief. She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel more capable and steady in daily life. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, with attention to both strengths and struggles.
She believes clients know their lives best and works alongside them rather than telling them what to do. Mary Katherine uses parts work ideas to help people notice different internal voices and patterns. That process can make helpful changes feel clearer and more manageable.
Her sessions mix goal-focused tools with chances to reflect on meaning and values. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy help with thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck. Emotion-focused approaches are used when relationships or attachment patterns are a central concern.
Mary Katherine also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events continue to cause distress. Narrative techniques can help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. She matches methods to each person’s needs and pace.
With nine years of experience in Arizona, she aims to make therapy practical and encouraging. People can expect a calm, down-to-earth room where progress is tracked and small wins are noticed. The work often focuses on clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and rebuilding self-worth.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Mary Katherine commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on feelings and attachment patterns to improve communication and deepen connection in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and pace. That may mean trying skill-based work first, then moving into deeper emotion-focused or trauma-informed work as needed.
Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule around work or parenting. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins when needed and make attending from different locations more manageable. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and EFT exercises to an online setting, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements when arranging appointments.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, depression, grief, trauma and parenting challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical steps and reflection. She works alongside clients to uncover strengths and build skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Arizona.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
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