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Ally GarciaLMFT

High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
I sought licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist to help those afflicted with addiction, mental illness, and traumatic brain injury. As a first-generation born Filipino and raised by parents that immigrated to America from the Philippines, I developed a culturally sensitive lens, and have treated clients from various backgrounds. I am passionate about providing therapy that is inclusive to many different ethnicities, view myself as an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community, and value social justice for BIPOC clients.
I have experience working with individuals, children and adolescents, couples, and family therapy. Throughout my experience working in the mental health field, I have found that most ailments are linked back to traumatic events, which encouraged me to become an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, and help those with PTSD and/or trauma.
About Allyson
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Direct, Empowering, Mindful
Focus areas
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Black community
Years of Experience
9+
I am passionate about providing therapy that is inclusive to many different ethnicities, view myself as an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community, and value social justice for BIPOC clients.
License number
#136059
Approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
BA - Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Barbara
MA - Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
Interests
I enjoy horseback riding, skiing, paddle-boarding, snorkeling, traveling, and animals.
License details
Allyson Garcia,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#136059 (exp November 2026)