- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Mary
Mary Katherine Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and grief. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her style centers on practical steps and steady encouragement.
She emphasizes strength and resilience while honoring each person’s story. She views the client as the expert on their own life and aims to walk alongside them.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. Parts work is part of her approach, helping people notice different sides of themselves and how those parts show up in relationships and daily life. Mary Katherine blends several evidence-informed methods to fit each person’s needs.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation skills. Trauma-focused work and Narrative Therapy help process painful memories and reframe personal stories. Her manner is encouraging and direct.
She helps people build skills for better communication, manage control issues, and work through guilt, shame, or isolation. Parenting concerns are treated with practical strategies for calmer interactions and clearer boundaries. With nine years of counseling experience, she offers flexible online formats like video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. People who prefer English-language support will find services provided in English.
What Mary works with
Everything Mary lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mary helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
Approaches Mary lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Mary Katherine often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that worsen mood or anxiety. CBT sessions usually include clear goals, homework between sessions, and practical tools for everyday problems.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills for regulating intense emotions and improving relationships. DBT-style work focuses on breathing techniques, distress tolerance, and communication skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss what feels most useful, try methods that match your goals, and adjust over time based on what helps. The client and therapist decide together which tools to use and when to shift focus.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, day-to-day skill coaching, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules and make it easier to keep consistent work toward goals.
Questions people ask about Mary
What concerns does Mary Katherine help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and self-esteem issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is encouraging and practical. She centers the client's knowledge and works alongside them to set clear goals and small steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a counselor and uses that background to offer structured support and skill building across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential, listed as AZ LPC, and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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