Arely Garcia, LCSW, CSW
Guiding people toward clearer, values-driven living
Details
| Name | Arely Garcia |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW, CSW |
| Based in | Colorado |
| Licensed in | Colorado |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Arely
Arely Garcia is a licensed clinical social worker in Colorado with three years of professional experience. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and major life changes. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about their thoughts and feelings.
Sessions are conversational and grounded in what matters most to the person. The goal is to help clients find practical ways to move forward, one step at a time.
Background and approach
Arely draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice thoughts and focus on values-driven action. Cognitive Behavioral ideas are sometimes used to spot unhelpful thinking and try small changes.
Therapy sessions blend listening with hands-on suggestions. Clients can expect gentle feedback, homework when appropriate, and the chance to try new approaches between meetings. Arely pays attention to how past relationships shape current patterns and works to build clearer communication habits.
Her work includes concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, body image, family of origin and family problems, immigration issues, fertility and fatherhood concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, and responding to disaster or first responder stress. She helps people sort through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the emptiness that can follow big life shifts.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem among the things Arely works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Arely among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Arely directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Arely directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Arely uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and reshape the stories they tell about themselves, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - to help clients notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, often helpful for anxiety and stress. Attachment-based ideas guide attention to how early relationships influence current patterns and communication.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Arely will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their goals and preferences. She adapts methods as needed so clients can try different ways of working and see what fits best.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and build rapport. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and maintain momentum during change.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Arely address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, family of origin issues, immigration, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is conversational and nonjudgmental. She combines listening with practical suggestions and occasional homework to support gradual change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working in Colorado.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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