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Paula Garcia
Licensed Professional Counselor
Texas

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

I am a graduate of Texas State University with a Masters in Professional Counseling. My approach to counseling is to use Narrative Therapy which uses story telling to be the authors of our own lives. I like to help the client identify their core strengths that help them develop a path that works best for them. Through collaboration we develop goals that meet the client where they are and help them develop skills and knowledge to pursue those goals.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Whether it is your first time in therapy or a seasoned vet, therapy does not have to be painful. I take a slow approach by creating baby steps towards change in order to help the client feel comfortable. Change does not happen over night and therapy is the place to realize that true meaningful change is done through the work of slow and steady progress.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect to take away simple lessons on changing their perspective just a little bit during each session. There is nothing like the feeling of being heard by someone who is not going to judge you and is just there to take in the information with an open mind. It is not always obvious at first what someone needs to do to change the path they are in, but through open discussions we can figure out together what the client wants to do and how to do it.


Paula's style is

Open-minded
Holistic
Energetic

Insurance carriers Paula accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Paula

MC (Masters in Counseling) at Texas State University - San Marcos
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Hispanic and Latinx
Languages: English and Spanish
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Substance Use / Addiction, Anger Management, Stress, and PTSD
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal, and Strength-Based

Location

1235 North Loop W Fwy Svc Rd Suite 918
Houston, TX 77008