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Lizette Garcia

Lizette Garcia

LMFT

California

Practical therapy that helps you regain control

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 148924
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivation focused
    • Emotion skills
    • Practical steps

    About Lizette

    Lizette Garcia is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She speaks plainly and listens closely to help people name what feels hard and plan small, realistic steps forward. Lizette aims to make therapy feel understandable and useful for daily life.

    She combines several approaches to fit each person’s needs, including motivational interviewing to help build motivation for change and a psychodynamic perspective to explore where patterns begin. Cognitive behavioral and narrative ideas are used when helpful to rethink unhelpful beliefs and tell a clearer story about personal strengths. Dialectical behavior therapy tools may be offered to build emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills.

    Lizette spends time learning about the history behind reactions and behaviors, while also focusing on practical strategies people can use right away. Sessions often include gentle curiosity about past experiences paired with exercises to manage anxiety, eating concerns, or intense emotions. She encourages small steps toward goals and celebrates progress along the way.

    With four years of clinical experience and a California LMFT credential, Lizette draws on clinical training and everyday empathy. She speaks English and practices in California. Before booking, prospective clients are invited to consider whether her areas of focus match their needs and goals.

    Lizette asks people to pick the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the process.

  2. How therapy approaches translate to online work

    Many clients benefit from motivational interviewing because it focuses on building personal motivation and setting small, achievable goals. This approach can help when someone feels stuck or unsure how to start making changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving space for someone to set the pace and priorities in sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical strategies to change behavior and mood.

    Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide what methods seem most useful based on goals, history, and preferences. That collaborative planning can change over time as needs shift.

    Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. Some people prefer shorter or camera-off sessions when available, while others choose longer conversations. Discussing practical needs at the start helps shape a schedule that fits daily life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyEating disordersSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesBody imageGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She works with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like body image, shame, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style blends curiosity about personal history with practical tools. She uses motivational interviewing, psychodynamic exploration, CBT, DBT skills, and narrative techniques to match the person’s needs.

    What is her clinical background?

    She has four years of clinical experience and emphasizes exploring where behaviors and struggles begin while offering concrete strategies for coping and change.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds a California LMFT license and practices in California.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working together?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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