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David Garcia

Compassionate, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Grief, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About David

David Garcia is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience helping people navigate major life transitions and emotional challenges. He draws on a mix of practical, humanistic, and solution-focused methods to help clients clarify goals, recognize personal strengths, and develop concrete strategies for change.

Background and approach

His background spans public, nonprofit, higher education, and corporate settings, which informs a pragmatic approach to issues that arise across work, school, and personal life. He creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore grief, relationship concerns, stress and anxiety, depression, and questions about career or life purpose.

David emphasizes empathy and collaboration while remaining goal-oriented and flexible, adapting tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to fit each person’s needs. He also works with concerns related to aging, caregiving, multicultural stressors, and identity-related challenges.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted from his Texas practice, with options for remote formats to accommodate differing schedules and lifestyles.

Approaches and Access: Practical Therapy Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop new behavioral strategies; it is often applied when addressing anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance that helps people feel heard and supported while they explore values, identity, and life decisions. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward change, making it useful for career transitions, coping with life changes, and clarifying next steps.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges, adjusting strategies over time rather than relying on a single technique from the start.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain regular sessions during busy weeks, geographic moves, or when in-person meetings are difficult, while still allowing therapists and clients to work together on practical steps and personal growth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does David address?
He works with grief, self-esteem, career shifts, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and LGBT-related issues among other areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends client-centered empathy with practical, goal-focused techniques and solution-focused methods to help identify strengths and create actionable steps.
What is his professional background?
He has practiced as an LPC since 2014 and brings experience from public, nonprofit, higher education, and corporate settings, totaling about 15 years of work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas with the credential TX LPC 70054 and provides services from a Texas practice.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English