Paola Garcia, M.S. Lmft
About Paola Garcia, M.S. Lmft
Paola Garcia, M.S. Lmft, is a therapist based in San Antonio, Texas, who provides bilingual therapy services in English and Spanish. She employs a variety of therapeutic approaches and has experience addressing women's health issues, LGBTQ support, and trauma recovery.
Work at Headway
Paola Garcia has been working as a Therapist at Headway since 2021. In this role, she provides therapeutic services to a diverse client base, utilizing her expertise in various therapeutic approaches. Her work at Headway complements her other professional engagements in the mental health field.
Education and Expertise
Paola Garcia earned her Master of Science (M.S.) in Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology with a concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience at St. Edward's University from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background supports her therapeutic practice, which incorporates solution-focused, mindfulness-based, humanistic, client-centered, and existential approaches.
Background
Paola Garcia has a diverse professional background in mental health and education. She has worked at various organizations, including The Center for Health Care Services as a Senior Care Manager and as a Counseling Intern at the Rape Crisis Center. Her experience includes addressing women's health issues, supporting LGBTQ individuals, and working with survivors of trauma and sexual abuse.
Achievements
Paola Garcia has developed a comprehensive skill set through her various roles in the mental health sector. She has been involved in providing therapy in both English and Spanish, allowing her to cater to a wider range of clients. Additionally, she has experience handling substance use and abuse concerns, further enhancing her therapeutic capabilities.
Current Roles
In addition to her work at Headway, Paola Garcia is currently a Counselor at BetterHelp.com, where she has been employed since 2020. She also serves as a Social Media Manager at Guardian House, a position she has held since 2017. These roles reflect her commitment to mental health and community engagement in the San Antonio, Texas area.