Amanda Garcia

Amanda Garcia is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Arizona who brings ten years of experience across a variety of clinical settings. Originally from the Midwest, she has made Arizona her home for nearly 15 years and combines that regional perspective with a decade of hands-on work supporting people through difficult circumstances.

She completed a bachelor’s degree in 2011 and earned a master’s degree from Arizona State University in 2012 through the Advanced Standing Program. Amanda obtained her initial social work license (LMSW) in 2015 through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health and later advanced to full clinical licensure as an LCSW, which permits independent clinical practice.

Amanda has experience working with individuals who have faced a range of traumas, including domestic violence, physical and emotional abuse, abandonment, grief and loss, and extreme poverty. She also supports people coping with depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and related concerns.

Her approach to counseling is authentic, strengths-based, and nonjudgmental, and she aims to be down-to-earth, easy to connect with, empathetic, and goal-oriented. Amanda favors a holistic view that values mental health alongside physical health and avoids a one-size-fits-all model. She individualizes treatment, collaborates with clients to develop tailored treatment plans, and uses a range of therapeutic techniques to meet each person’s specific needs.

Amanda recognizes that seeking help is an important and courageous step. She is available to support and empower Arizona residents who are ready to begin work on healing or coping with life’s challenges. Her typical availability is weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and sessions on the platform can run up to 45 minutes; she is sometimes able to accommodate requests for appointment times outside of her posted schedule.

In order to provide care that complies with licensing board requirements and professional ethics, Amanda will ask for identifying information before beginning treatment. The platform she uses is international and does not share identifying information with counselors - and every state has different requirements. Amanda follows these guidelines and will not contact clients outside of the platform unless an emergency requires it. For more information about her licensing, the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health website can be consulted at www.azbbhe.us.

If a client faces an emergency, Amanda advises calling 911. For urgent mental health needs that do not require 911, the 24/7 crisis line at 602-222-9444 is available. She welcomes questions and looks forward to working with those who choose to reach out.