- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Paola
Paola Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem challenges, motivation problems, and life transitions. Paola also supports people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and career-related stress.
Paola likes straightforward sessions that focus on what is happening now and what can change. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice thought patterns and try different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are part of how she helps clients clarify values and take small steps toward them.
Her style borrows from client-centered work and motivational interviewing. That means she listens for what matters to each person and helps them find their own reasons to act. Sessions tend to combine gentle reflection with concrete goals and small experiments between meetings.
Paola often helps young adults who are adjusting to new independence, first jobs, relationship shifts, or the pressure of figuring out next steps. She also addresses attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and feelings like emptiness, guilt, or shame.
People can expect short-term skills practice alongside conversations about deeper patterns. Paola emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes and will work at a pace that matches each person's needs.
How her approaches fit with online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients identify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values. It is often used for anxiety, life transitions, and when people feel stuck trying to decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together clients test new ways of thinking and practice behavioral changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. It can help with stress, rumination, and managing strong emotions.
Paola treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss which methods match a person's goals and try different techniques as needed. The plan can change over time based on what is helpful.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. If you choose to work online, planning sessions around study, work, or other commitments can make therapy easier to maintain. Online meetings can be shorter check-ins, longer weekly sessions, or a mix that fits a schedule, so confirm the exact options when you sign up.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship or intimacy issues, self-esteem, and life transitions including career and young adult concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Paola has three years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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