About me
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist in the state of Texas (USA) I have worked with a variety of individuals (ages 3 and up), people in romantic partnerships, families, and groups from diverse backgrounds. As a mental health professional I have had the honor of providing services in a shelter for survivors of family violence and sexual assault, a substance abuse recovery facility, and a nonprofit community mental health agency. Additionally, I have regularly made presentations for professional groups as well as employee assistance programs and many types of social service agencies.
As a professional helper I assist people in understanding more about themselves, their relationships, and the outer world (society). Kindness, compassion, creativity, and patience are key to my work with parents/guardians and their children/teens. On the therapy journey those involved will learn many new things about who they are, their needs and wants, and paths they may choose to move towards their goals. It is also my responsibility to help all clients involved develop healthier ways of coping and to assist each person in exploring their individual strengths.
The work of therapy can be challenging for many reasons and requires all to be open and honest during the process. One of the first steps on this journey is for us to develop a trusting alliance. My task is to be non-judgemental, open-minded, committed, and an active listener. Parts of your family's story are shared over time and I will be patient as you develop a comfort with the therapeutic partnership. I will respect limits expressed during this journey. Please note that my style blends listening with education and action. This style may be challenging for clients that desire a different design/process in therapy.
If you feel ready to share some of your family's story, I am ready to listen, and will do what I can to assist your family.
Side notes: If you are requesting therapy services for the first time please be aware that I am not online 24/7, yet I will do my best to respond efficiently. In other words, I ask that you be patient as you wait for my response to your request for therapy. We may be in different time zones as well. Please be sure that all involved are prepared to start the therapy process soon after you request services, or after you get connected to me, and each client needs to check the platform regularly for correspondence. If you are having difficulty connecting to the therapy experience please let me know before exiting therapy. Sometimes a small miscommunication may be the issue and I will do my best to hear your concerns so that we can work towards resolution collaboratively. If you are a returning client wanting services with me again, or a new client preferring to work with me, you can expedite the process by reaching out to the helpdesk and letting them know so that they can contact me with the referral.
At this time I am only offering Voice Call (phone/audio) and Live Chat sessions. Please be aware of this before starting, and/or during, the therapy process.
***Because a significantly growing number of clients are disclosing concerns about sexually explicit media (SEM; porn) use and sexual choices that they, and/or their loved ones, are making, especially in the last few years, I am especially keen to continue helping clients struggling with varying levels of sex and porn addiction. Mirroring other forms of addiction, shame, secrecy, denial, and disbelief are significant barriers that keep these cancers alive.
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Relationships
- Trauma, Abuse
- Grief
Addictions , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Depression , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Licensing
TX LPC 72595
TX LMFT 202864
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Victor Garcia. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
I really enjoyed how much time Victor invested on me in and outside of therapy. I could tell from his commitment to me that he really cares about the mental health of his clients.
Victor's knowledge of the human mind and our emotions and his gentle yet effective encouragement to utilize tools, knowledge and techniques has helped me and continues to help me. I am confident he could help most if not all become better versions of themselves.
Victor is amazing!
I've been working with Victor for only a few months now and he is by far the best therapist I've ever had. He keeps me accountable and gives me tools to refer back to. I actually feel like I'm seeing the results that I always wanted and was unsure why I wasn't seeing it with my previous therapists but through his accountability (which doesn't always feel great in the moment at first!!!) I am so much more aware of my patterns and how to approach them.
Victor is amazing!
My conversations with Victor have been incredibly helpful and beneficial... Even when I feel as if I have nothing to say during a session, he finds ways of engaging me and adding value to my life.
victor is turning my life around for the better. big time.
Compassionate and flexible, Victor truly understands that material circumstances beyond one's control are often the primary cause of mental distress, and uses a pragmatic cognitive behavioural approach to help me to process my reality and develop healthy coping strategies.
Dedicated is the word that comes to mind when talking about Victor. Not only to his clients but to his craft. He really honors this vocation.
Victor’s been a big part of my life these last two years and we’ve never been face to face. I struggled finding a therapist for a while. From the beginning I felt comfortable speaking my truths immediately. He cares about what he does and he’s really great at it. He cares about health. He held me accountable when it was necessary and he’s encouraged me to try different ways of communicating for healthier relationships. I’m very grateful for our sessions. I’ve learned a lot from our conversations. Love and belonging.
Victor has been a key player in guiding my wife and I back to each other and this time with tools that help eliminate needless talk or actions.
Mr. Garcia is the Therapist everyone deserves. I've needed one my whole life and finally found one who challenges my thoughts and feelings and shows me healthier ways to view them. He's helped me so much in just a month and I plan to stick with him. Great listener and great analyzer. Highly recommend giving him a shot.
he’s great; intelligent and knowledgeable, never met someone who takes a personable yet smart approach to this
Victor makes me feel safe and like I'm talking to a friend. H e makes it so easy to discuss personal issues and he's an expert at working on the emotional side of things.
Victor has been wonderful in helping me work through topics that have been top of mind. He is a great listener and always is willing to give valuable feedback to anything discussed. The exercises that Victor implements helps one understand the root of what is causing the pain point and provides exercises to help overcome those obstacles in the future.
Have had many therapists before, Victor has been my favorite by far.
Victor is very understanding and helpful with analysing problems and offering very handy methods to handle my issues.
I appreciate his time very much.
Victors' didactical approach has helped me more than all the other therapists I've been to face to face combined. He is knowledgeable and empathetic.
Victor has helped me deal with my underlying anger issues and depression which has all stemmed from my inner dialogue, which Victor recognized right away. I’ve also learned through our work together how some of my childhood experiences have deeply rooted themselves as limiting belief systems. Through this, I’ve become more at peace especially during chaotic events and when I do stumble I utilize the tools I’ve learned to get through them faster and easier. The distressing feelings that used to take over me for hours affecting myself and my loved ones around me, now last just a short moment or replaced with feelings of peace, power and joy. I’ve had 3 big revelations during our 7 months of therapy each time culminating in me breaking down sobbing, not out of sadness but out of absolute relief at uncovering the puzzle pieces of my life, and why I do the things that I do and why I think a certain way. The skills I’ve learned from Victor have been invaluable and I whole heartedly wish that everyone can learn these in order to fully live in peace, power, and joy.
Victor is a knowledgeable therapist. He understands my concerns, he is empathetic and offers a variety of tools to assist me.
Victor counselled me for a little over a year and I think it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I was at a very bad point in my life struggling with many things. Over the year I have learned to identify distortions and started to be able to see things more objectively on my own, improved my communication styles and became better at identifying my emotions and also potential triggers. I look forward to life with these new tools and keep on reaping the benefits of couseling. Victor has been a tremendous help and I have deep trust in this expertise.
We ABSOLUTELY LOVE Victor. He has so many tools and ideas and has truly listened to my son. He’s helping him become accountable and school work has become more regular.
Victor has been nothing but a blessing. He is very friendly and knowledgeable, yet he knows how to push or guide you to be your own advocate and healer. He has helped me with countless issues and I am very lucky to have him as my counselor.
My first session with Garcia was amazing, he listens to every single word I say and gives me time to talk and express , he is so calm and patient
He is excellent with family dynamics and helping you get to the root of the issue instead of just feeding the information to you. He has been a blessing to my family.
Victor Garcia’s level of expertise in his field is phenomenal! he very organized, with tools as well as communication to assist you with sorting out what may be clouding us all mentally during these trying times
Victor has been very supportive towards my current with-standings and issues that have grown over the past few years. He has full understanding of my personality and certain areas I struggle with. I do feel I am healing slowly and surely after just 2 months of therapy.
I am very hopeful that I will come out of this process feeling reborn and more like myself, well more connected to the part of me I have lost.
Victor is leading me through a process with myself like a guide rather than a teacher. It is an extraordinary experience, I have never found anyone able to see through my nonsense and support me without telling me what to do but helping me work it out for myself. Our conversations are not like normal, more alchemical, it's the feelings and inspirations between the words that matter so much. I am so grateful to have Victor on my side, like a superhero.
Absolutely amazing! Has been a light at the end of a tunnel & always gives me rational and sound advice.
Victor has been awesome. He responds to my messages in the chat in a timely manner and is regularly available for phone sessions which I greatly appreciate. He is clearly well versed in the methods that he employs. Those closest to me have noticed a pronounced improvement in my behavior and my personal relationships have been improved.
Victor is good at listening my and shared experiences. He gives insight and lead me to it.
Victor is patient and professional. He doesn't waste any time doing his job, but listens when you need to talk.
It's been a couple of months, but I am making good progress from our session. Victor gives advice that is easy to use during everyday life.
Victor was helpful, he was the perfect councilor for me. I knew the type of help I needed and he provided that for me quite accurately. I needed a councilor that was straight forward and structured. I wish I had been able to continue but the aftermath of covid affected my ability to pay.
Victor is extremely adept at promoting fundamental wellbeing and identifying the way back to that path as I stray during the learning process. He is authentic and dedicated to helping me build sustainable habits which will enrich my life, and in turn the lives of those close to me. Can't recommend Victor highly enough.
Victor is a very kind and caring counselor. He offers feedback that is helpful and honest. Victor also receives input well. I have been working with Victor for a few short months, but he has provided me tools during that time that have allowed me to challenge my negative thought patterns. Victor lets me know when I am making progress, which is something we all could use more!
The work is long and hard, but because Victor is not offering a bandaid, he is helping you find the root causes and guide you in fixing it.
Victor has changed my life.
My sessions with Victor eb and flow with the changes in my life as Victor is always adaptable and quick on his toes. I’ve learned to recognize my emotions and label them, I’ve learned to identify distortions in my thinking and actively challenge them. I know Victor practices what he preaches based on the wealth of experiences he shares, demonstrating how he has incorporated his therapy methods into his own life and how so can follow suit. I’ve always felt like Victor and I are equals, he makes me feel like the relationship is mutually beneficial and never stops validating my feelings and my being.
I have started an amazing journey with Victor. He is a truly lovely person, very considerate, and with a wonderful sense of humor.
We tackle some heavy-hitting issues as well as having a chance to have a bit of a laugh. I never felt I could ever find a counselor who could marry these two such disparate entities! It takes away any intensity and makes me feel empowered to confront my difficulties personally as well as open up to him.
I look forward to the sessions each week and they always bring up something new, unexpected, and fascinating.
I'm quite enjoying working with Victor so far. Definitely a good decision!
Victor has been nothing but supportive, understanding, and patient throughout the entire process of us working together. He has been wonderful and comes highly recommend by myself and others.
My child seems to connect well and is keen to continue counseling with the therapist.
Victor is a great counselor. He is very observant and a good listener. Each session accomplishes its goals. I didn't know what to expect going into this, but very pleasantly surprised overall with the experience and found it very useful so far.
Victor's dedication to my counseling blew me away. He made himself available to me so much it was unbelievable. He mapped out a clear plan for me and always let me know what we were doing and why we were doing it. He really pushed me and supported me through the process I was working with him on. I can't say enough about him. If someone wants to get better and is willing to do what needs to be done, then Victor is the guy.
He’s in my corner and also holds me accountable.
Victor has spent considerable time learning about me and is a great listener. His professional interjections provide me with real help in learning about myself. Its very early days having only had 2 sessions but I have confidence in his abilities to provide the support in my journey.
Thank you for your patience
I'm really enjoying my time with Victor. He is a wealth of information and gives you some great tools to work with. He is kind, a great listener and above all a lovely person. Really enjoying my time with him.
I really find Victor supportive and is work incredibly helpful. I have also recommended teencounseling.com on multiple occasions to friends and colleagues. Thank you teencounseling.com!
Kind and compassionate counselor. I appreciated his advice and alternate options. The pace felt slow, but I understand the need for patience, addressing basic issues before digging deeper.
Therapy is an unique path for everyone and I feel Victor understands that. His exercises are clear and workable. He can build a safe space where you can feel comfortable to follow your own pace.
We are early in our relationship but everyday I look forward to my journey with him and I. The varied methods of communication really help me open up the way I am comfortable to, and the option of different media's to connect, has made a significant difference in my acceptance of this journey.
Personable, love the practical exercises he gives, great sense of humor, loves that he prefers to schedule phone sessions early on, very engaging, responds in a timely manner, phone sessions are very engaging and never feels like he’s going by the clock but instead really trying to get to know you. Great at recognizing struggle areas and great at encouraging me to share my feelings/thoughts etc. He’s one of the better counselors I’ve worked with that truly helps me reframe my negative thinking.
Victor is a great, we clicked instantly. He's easy going, understanding and has helped me enormously. He responds to messages very quickly and takes a close interest. He is professional, has a good sense of humour, and will tell it as it is in a firm but sensitive manner. Highly recommended.
Victor has been an amazing counselor. He is experienced and has great methods to tackle issues.