Marilyn Garcia, LICSW, LISW

Marilyn Garcia is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and career-related concerns. She speaks directly and calmly, aiming to make first steps feel manageable for someone who may be nervous about starting therapy.

She uses a collaborative style and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions center on practical goals like reducing panic symptoms, improving communication, or building confidence at work. Marilyn emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every interaction.

Her background includes seven years of professional experience and licensure as a LICSW and a LISW. That experience informs how she blends different approaches to suit a person’s situation instead of offering the same plan to everyone.

Marilyn often draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Solution-focused strategies help set short-term steps when someone needs quick, practical changes.

She lists caregiver stress and related concerns among her focus areas and can support people facing the strain of caregiving. Marilyn works with issues ranging from trauma and panic to social anxiety and workplace tension, tailoring support to the client’s priorities.

How her approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist reflects your concerns, priorities, and goals so the work follows your pace and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It uses clear, concrete exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Decisions about which methods to use are made collaboratively and can change over time as needs shift.

If you plan to use online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, help reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when those are helpful. It also supports steady progress through regular, scheduled meetings and practical homework between sessions.