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Anika Garcia, LPCC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Anika

Anika Garcia is an LPCC with six years of clinical experience who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She understands how strength and resilience can sometimes make it difficult to acknowledge emotional pain, and she offers a steady presence for people who find it hard to admit how past hurt affects daily life. Her approach emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship as the basis for growth and healing.

Anika blends evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness practices with a client-centered attitude to help people reconnect with their values and goals. She also addresses a wide range of related concerns such as attachment wounds, codependency, grief, anger, and caregiver stress.

Working from California, Anika provides therapy in English and offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different needs. Prospective clients who are ready to explore their emotional life and pursue practical coping strategies will find a collaborative partner in her practice.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings appear; it can help with anxiety, depression, and challenges around motivation and purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and test new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental attention to internal experience, offering tools to reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust strategies over time so care feels personally relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. These formats allow consistent therapeutic work from home or other convenient locations and support a range of interaction styles from real-time conversation to ongoing message-based check-ins.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Anika commonly address?
She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related struggles, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work combines client-centered support with evidence-based tools from ACT, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients clarify values, develop skills, and manage difficult emotions in a practical way.
What is her professional background and experience level?
She is an LPCC with six years of clinical experience working with adults on a broad range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
Anika holds the credential CA LPCC 7792 and practices from California as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate varied preferences and schedules.
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.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Anika can help with

Anika Garcia works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Anika works with many first time clients.

How Anika approaches therapy

Anika's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Anika is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in California, with 6 years of clinical experience.