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Dina Garza

Dina Garza, LPC

Texas

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Gottman Method work

About Dina

Dina Garza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and motivation issues. She also supports people coping with anger, grief, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and life changes.

Her style is straightforward and practical. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, not on jargon or vague promises.

Dina uses a mix of methods to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thought patterns that feed anger or anxiety. Mindfulness practices are used to notice physical tension and slow reactivity. Solution-Focused techniques set short, achievable goals so small wins add up.

She also brings trauma-focused work into sessions when past events are affecting current behavior. The Gottman Method is applied for people who want to improve communication and manage conflict in close relationships. Treatment plans aim to reduce reactivity and increase practical skills for everyday interactions.

Clients can expect clear feedback, short-term goals, and homework exercises they can use at home or at work. Dina encourages open conversation about what is working and what needs to change. To start, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Approaches you might use in online sessions

Dina commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on noticing bodily cues and moment-to-moment reactions, which can help reduce impulsive responses to anger or stress.

She also uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and manage conflict in close relationships. That approach teaches concrete skills for turning high-tension moments into clearer conversations rather than escalating arguments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dina collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She monitors what helps and adjusts plans so sessions stay focused and relevant.

Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since formats are not listed in this profile. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow for shorter check-ins during a break at work, or reduce travel time. Discuss practical arrangements and goals during the first meeting so sessions can be set up to fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anger, addictions, grief, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and skills-based. She focuses on clear steps, short goals, and tools clients can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional work experience as a counselor in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Confirm current session options before booking as session formats are not specified in this profile.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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