Therapist profile
Brenda Garcia, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Codependency and Relationship Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 68219; LCSW, Florida / SW22051
- NPI
- 1366938359
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
About
- Codependency focus
- Trauma and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Brenda
Brenda Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience based in Florida. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, codependency, and related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Brenda describes practical work that looks at feelings, reactions, and life patterns rather than labels.
In sessions she focuses on understanding what keeps a problem active. That can mean looking at past and present relationships, how people respond to loss, or habits that keep someone stuck. She uses clear, plain talk and asks questions that help a person name what is happening and where it began.
Her approach draws on several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies. That mix lets her shift between exploring deeper patterns and trying short-term, concrete changes when needed.
Brenda works collaboratively. She listens, reflects, and offers options people can try between sessions. Those options might be small action steps, new ways to respond to stress, or ways to practice setting limits with others.
People who reach out often want help with codependency, trouble saying no, boundary problems, or patterns around addiction and mood. Brenda encourages gradual change and practical steps that fit into everyday life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. ACT focuses on values and small actions that reconnect people to what matters, which can help with codependency and avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and changing automatic responses like people-pleasing through practical exercises and tracking patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being listened to and understood while the therapist follows the person’s pace. That approach supports people who need help naming feelings and making sense of relationship patterns. Finding the best fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these approaches and agree on next steps based on a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation is collaborative and can shift over time if something isn’t working. Confirm the exact online session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reduce travel time. Whatever the format, the focus is on clear steps, testing small changes between meetings, and tracking what helps in everyday life.Areas of focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and patterns linked to codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines listening and reflection with practical steps. Sessions move between exploring patterns and trying short-term strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Brenda has 10 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices from Florida with FL LCSW and TX LCSW listed.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.