Mario Garcia, LPC

Mario Garcia, LPC is a licensed professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field, including over a decade of direct clinical practice. He specializes in supporting adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. Mario integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help clients develop practical strategies, gain insight, and feel more confident in navigating life’s challenges. His career spans roles as a case manager, skills trainer, and emergency psychiatric screener, giving him a broad and compassionate perspective on care.

Mario’s therapeutic style is supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. He believes that every person has the strength within themselves to overcome difficulties, and he works alongside clients to help them uncover and harness that inner resilience. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Mario provides inclusive care to diverse communities, including veterans, immigrants, BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, and survivors of trauma. Outside of his clinical work, Mario enjoys hiking, cycling, traveling, and spending time outdoors. He lives by the philosophy that true strength comes from conquering oneself, a belief that guides his commitment to helping clients achieve lasting growth.