Clarissa Garcia, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Texas
She/Her
Clarissa Garcia, LCSW, is a board-certified psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals and families find healing, strength, and a renewed sense of hope. With four years of clinical experience, Clarissa has supported individuals and families across a variety of settings, with specialized experience working directly with Latino individuals, families, and groups.Clarissa believes in caring for the whole person and considers mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being when supporting her clients. She strives to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment where clients can reflect, grow, build resilience, and feel supported throughout their therapeutic journey.Clarissa works with adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing anxiety, depression, panic disorders, OCD, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief and loss, stress, identity concerns, and other life challenges. Her approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and tailored to each individual’s needs, values, experiences, and goals. She believes meaningful change is possible and works alongside her clients to develop healthy skills and strategies that support a more authentic, capable, and fulfilled life.
Focus Areas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- OCD
- Family Issues
- LGBTQIA+
- Stress Management
- Cultural & Ethnic Issues
- End-of-Life Care
- Grief & Loss
- Physical Health Issues
- Maternal Mental Health
- Women's Issues
- Identity Issues
- Trauma
- Infertility
- Chronic Conditions
Insurance
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Education
- Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Clientele
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Seniors
Services
- Individual Therapy
- Adolescent Therapy
Approach
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes that therapy can be a meaningful space for healing, growth, and rediscovering hope. I strive to create a comfortable, judgment-free environment where you can feel safe sharing your story, reflecting on your experiences, and exploring what you want for your future.I believe in caring for the whole person. Your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being are all important parts of your overall health, and I consider the different aspects of your life as we work together toward your goals.During our first session, you will have the opportunity to share your story, talk about what you need right now, and explore what you hope to accomplish through therapy. We will work at your pace and identify goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you.My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and tailored to your individual needs. I draw from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Relational approaches.I believe you have strengths and abilities that can help guide your healing. My role is to support you as you discover those strengths, develop healthy coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward becoming the most authentic and fulfilled version of yourself.
Experience
I have four years of experience supporting individuals and families across different settings, with specialized experience providing direct clinical services to Latino individuals, families, and groups. My work has allowed me to support people facing a wide range of emotional, relational, physical, and life-transition challenges.I earned my Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. My areas of experience include anxiety, depression, panic disorders, OCD, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief and loss, stress management, identity concerns, women’s issues, maternal mental health, infertility, chronic health conditions, and end-of-life care.I draw from a variety of evidence-based and integrative approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, Strength-Based approaches, Attachment-Based approaches, Behavioral interventions, and Behavior Modification.I also have experience incorporating family-focused approaches, including Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), when appropriate. I tailor the therapeutic process to each client’s unique circumstances, culture, strengths, values, and goals.I am especially passionate about creating a supportive space for Latino individuals, families, and groups. I understand the importance of honoring each person’s individual story and the cultural, relational, and personal experiences that can shape their journey.My goal is to walk alongside you without judgment, provide encouragement and practical tools, and help you develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges. I believe meaningful change is possible, and I am honored to support clients as they build resilience, find healing, and move toward the future they hope to create.
