Amanda Garcia, LCSW
Compassionate LCSW guiding healing and growth
- Trauma and abuse support
- Stress and anxiety care
- Parenting and family guidance
About Amanda Garcia
Amanda Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a decade of experience supporting people facing a wide range of mental health and life challenges. Originally from the Midwest, she has made Arizona her home for nearly 15 years and has worked in diverse clinical settings since completing her education. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2011 and a master’s degree from Arizona State University in 2012 through the Advanced Standing Program. She obtained her initial LMSW license in 2015 through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health and later advanced to LCSW status, which allows independent clinical practice.
Amanda has particular experience helping individuals who have experienced domestic violence, physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, grief and loss, and extreme poverty, as well as people coping with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her specialties include stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, family and parenting concerns, grief, anger, career issues, and ADHD among others. Her additional focus areas encompass attachment and adoption issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and a range of personality and developmental concerns.
Her style is authentic, strengths based, and nonjudgmental, often described as down to earth and easy to connect with. Amanda approaches care holistically and individualizes treatment rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, collaborating with each person to develop a plan that reflects their goals and needs. She emphasizes respect, dignity, and compassion as central to the therapeutic process and aims to empower people as they work toward healing and practical coping strategies.
Amanda has particular experience helping individuals who have experienced domestic violence, physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, grief and loss, and extreme poverty, as well as people coping with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her specialties include stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, family and parenting concerns, grief, anger, career issues, and ADHD among others. Her additional focus areas encompass attachment and adoption issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, and a range of personality and developmental concerns.
Her style is authentic, strengths based, and nonjudgmental, often described as down to earth and easy to connect with. Amanda approaches care holistically and individualizes treatment rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, collaborating with each person to develop a plan that reflects their goals and needs. She emphasizes respect, dignity, and compassion as central to the therapeutic process and aims to empower people as they work toward healing and practical coping strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Garcia have?
Amanda Garcia has 10 years of experience.
Is Amanda Garcia a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: AZ LCSW LCSW-17676.
In which languages does Amanda Garcia provide therapy?
Amanda Garcia provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Garcia located?
She is located in Arizona.
How can I work with Amanda Garcia as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Garcia through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Garcia work with international clients?
Amanda Garcia does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Garcia cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amanda Garcia
Amanda Garcia integrates client-centered therapy into her online work by focusing on each person's individual experience and strengths. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people feel heard and guiding them to identify and build on their own resources for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach she uses; CBT helps individuals notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are employed when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns, offering practical strategies for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Amanda works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and tailors a treatment plan that blends methods as appropriate. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt techniques over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone allow for face-to-face connection without travel, while live chat and text-based messaging provide alternative ways to communicate between or instead of scheduled sessions. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.