- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Dina
Dina Garza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Dina focuses on practical steps clients can use to feel steadier and more able to manage daily demands.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people reduce anxiety and rebuild trust after difficult experiences. Sessions often include looking at thought patterns, practicing present-moment awareness, and setting small goals that fit real life. Dina also brings work on communication and connection when relationships are causing strain.
Her approach treats clients as the experts on their own lives while offering feedback, tools, and structure. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness techniques help with stress and grounding. For relationship concerns she uses principles from the Gottman Method to improve interaction and repair.
Dina aims to make the first steps clear and manageable. She helps people set short-term targets and check progress between sessions. For someone feeling behind after school, burned out at work, or unsure about a relationship, she focuses on what can change now.
She practices in Texas and works in English. People who prefer a practical, collaborative style that mixes skills practice with relational work may find her approach useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this looks like setting small experiments, tracking mood and testing new ways of responding. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy, teaching brief grounding and awareness practices to reduce stress and improve focus. For relationship concerns she applies Gottman Method principles to practice clearer communication and repair strategies.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Dina will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels practical, then try techniques and adjust them over time. That partnership helps make sessions useful and relevant to everyday life.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, work, or commuting. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let someone avoid travel time on busy days. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practice, and Gottman-based communication drills to an online setting so clients can practice between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using skills practice, thought work, and mindfulness exercises. She also brings relationship-focused tools when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Dina has eight years of professional experience working as a counselor in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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