- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Trauma informed care
About Mary
Mary Katherine Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles.
Mary Katherine focuses on helping people name and understand painful emotions. She uses parts work to help people notice different sides of themselves and how those parts influence behavior. Conversations are practical and direct, with an emphasis on recognizing patterns that keep problems repeating.
Her toolbox includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, narrative approaches, and trauma-focused methods. That mix lets her address immediate coping skills while also looking at past patterns that shape current reactions. She draws on these methods to help people practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace. Mary Katherine helps clients try out small changes, reflect on what worked, and adjust as needed. She also supports people coping with life transitions and questions about meaning and purpose.
Her work is straightforward and focused on skills you can use outside sessions. People who want clear, emotion-focused work that looks at how attachment and communication shape relationships may find her approach a good match.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming core emotions and how they shape relationships. In sessions this looks like noticing interaction patterns and working with feelings that are hard to name to change how people respond to one another.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioral experiments. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and daily coping skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating emotions, managing distress, and improving communication. These tools are practical for people who need clearer ways to handle intense feelings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That assessment can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists typically adapt exercises and between-session homework so the work suits a client's routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she usually address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on naming emotions, noticing patterns, and trying small changes to improve everyday functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What credential and location information applies?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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