13+ Years Exp - LCSW
Irene Garcia
13+ Years Exp
LCSW
34 specialities
Accepts insurance
Telehealth appointments throughout
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Irene Garcia
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has over 13 years of experience in the field. I have worked in various settings which include the following: in home therapist, outreach counselor, behavioral health advocate, acting team leader, clinical supervisor, senior clinician, off-site field instructor, and field liaison. I have worked with various age ranges from 5 years old to older adults. I have conducted groups, family sessions, individual therapy, case management, and couples counseling. I am bilingual in which I speak Spanish. I have trained at the School of Social Work at Rutgers University with a specialization in children and families. I have completed education at the undergraduate level at Kean University in which I graduated with a dual major with the University of Medicine and Dentistry- School of Health-Related Professions in which I received a bachelor's degree in psychology and psychiatric rehabilitation. I received an Associate's of Science Degree in Psychosocial Rehabilitation. I hold a certificate for school counseling. I have trained in DBT, CBT, MI, solution focused, trauma informed care, as well as various other modalities. I am compassionate, dedicated, empathic, and knowledgeable. I have assisted a vast number of individuals throughout my career in which I hope to be able to assist you as well.
A breakthrough that was significant to me was when I had been able to provide support to a younger client who had been depressed in which he found that it was hard to move forward in his life after he experienced a significant loss in his life. We were able to work collaboratively together in which we developed his social skills, communication skills, problem solving skills, and coping skills. The young person found confidence that he would be able to begin to move forward in his life. He began to take steps in directions that he had not tried in the past such as: working and forming new bonds with people that fully supported him.
Clients will be able to expect to receive services that are tailored towards their needs. The interventions that I would provide consists of the following: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused approach, trauma informed care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
The first session would be a relaxed setting where I would be learning more about the client. I do not rush through a process and want to ensure that I am able to fully gain a broad perspective of the client’s needs. I will be working to ensure that a rapport is developed which is essential to the counseling relationship.
The motivation that drives me in my practice is having the ability to support persons on where they are at in life. I constantly strive to better improve my practice through continuing education and collaborating with professionals in the field of social work/mental health. I find joy and satisfaction knowing that I can be of service to another person during this transformative period in their life.
Highlights
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients will take away that they are being supported in therapy with a therapist that has over 13 years of working in the mental health field who has the knowledge base to assist them with evidence-based interventions. The therapist will set treatment goals together in which the goals will be attainable in which we will work to complete the goals in a timely manner.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
The biggest strengths that I have is that I have worked with individuals, families, and systems within the age ranges of 5 years old to older adults. I have worked with individuals who have experienced domestic violence, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, fears, and various other needs. I am a humble, down to earth therapist who will assist you with developing comfort and trust within this process. I have conducted family therapy sessions and collaborated with various systems within the state of New Jersey in order to ensure that a client’s needs were met. I am a strong advocate for fair, equal treatment for individuals. I am a reliable and passionate therapist.
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