Carla Garcia, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Carla is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Carla is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Carla
- 6 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am a bilingual, Latina, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for serving and helping others heal.
My mission is to create a space where transparency, compassion, and vulnerability exist, ultimately leading to a more empowering life. Having gone to therapy in my early twenties, I understand that expressing our struggles is one of the most difficult things one can do. Therapy can be very intimidating because we are confronting the very thing we have avoided for so long. Let me walk alongside you step by step, as you take on your greatest journey towards healing.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples [The Gottman Method]
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Prolonged Exposure
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Licenses
Carla Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245599570.
- LCSW · California · 88713 · Renews April 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
Reviews for Carla Garcia
Frequently asked questions
Does Carla Garcia offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Carla Garcia works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Carla Garcia speak?
Carla Garcia speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Carla Garcia have?
Carla Garcia has 6 years of experience.
Where is Carla Garcia licensed to practice?
Carla Garcia is licensed to practice in California.
Does Carla Garcia accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Carla Garcia does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Carla Garcia offer?
Carla Garcia offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
How can I communicate with Carla Garcia?
Carla Garcia can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Carla Garcia?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.