Susana Garcia , LMHC

Susana Garcia, LMHC, brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. As a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she blends evidence-informed approaches with a body-centered sensibility, drawing on somatic therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-focused techniques to support healing and growth.

Working from a stance of inclusivity, Susana centers care for LGBTQ clients and those navigating gender dysphoria, as well as people exploring kink and alternative sex cultures, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, body image concerns, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination. Her practice also addresses post-traumatic stress, sexual health, and women's issues, with attention to the ways identity and systemic factors shape mental health.

Susana approaches therapy collaboratively, meeting clients where they are and helping them build practical skills for emotion regulation, stress management, and healthier relationships. Her style emphasizes present-moment awareness and the felt experience of the body as resources for change, while also attending to the impact of past wounds. She aims to create a respectful, culturally aware space that supports clients in pursuing the life they want.

Susana is based in Florida and offers services in English. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with curiosity and care, tailoring interventions to each person’s goals and needs.

Integrating Somatic and Mindful Approaches in Online Therapy

Susana draws on somatic therapy to help clients reconnect with bodily sensations and learn how the body holds stress and emotion; this approach supports regulation and can be useful for people coping with trauma, chronic tension, or disconnection from the body. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - which offers clear, skills-based tools for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing self-destructive patterns. Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by cultivating present-moment awareness and steadying attention, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping with anxiety and depression.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Susana works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the work fits the individual. Clients and therapist decide together which strategies feel most helpful and when to try different methods.

Online therapy with Susana can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while accommodating location, mobility, or time constraints, so clients can focus on progress in ways that suit their lives.