David Garcia, LPC

David Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience helping people navigate life changes. He focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about what they are facing.

David sees how problems grow out of relationships, work, and the communities people live in. He helps clients identify strengths and external influences that shape feelings and choices. Sessions look at what is working now and what can change next to reduce stress and build confidence.

He has worked across public, nonprofit, higher education, and corporate settings. That range gives him a firsthand view of career transitions, school-related challenges, and system-based barriers. He often supports people coping with grief, chronic illness, relationship concerns, and major life shifts.

David blends client-centered listening with practical, goal-focused methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques are part of his toolkit to break down problems into manageable steps. He works collaboratively to set goals and track progress in ways that fit each person’s life.

People can expect direct conversation about what matters to them and clear suggestions to try between sessions. He pays attention to cultural context, prejudice, and discrimination when they affect someone's wellbeing. The work is paced to what each person needs, with an emphasis on usable strategies and steady progress.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

David commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. CBT often involves practical exercises and short homework tasks that work well between online sessions.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are. This approach helps build trust and clear priorities before moving into skill building or problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let the conversation feel most like in-person work, phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging allow brief check-ins or step-by-step coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, caregiving, or other demands.