Alex Garcia,LPC

College can bring a lot of change at once. You may be adjusting to greater independence, managing academic pressure, questioning what you want for your future, or trying to figure out who you are outside of the expectations you’ve carried with you. You might look like you’re handling everything on the outside while anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, or concerns about food and your body are taking up more space than you want them to.

I enjoy working with college and graduate students who are curious about themselves and want to better understand what’s underneath the patterns they’re experiencing. I have extensive experience working with eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns, and OCD, and I also support students navigating anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, self esteem, identity exploration, and life transitions.

I believe that what you’re experiencing doesn’t exist in isolation. Your culture, identities, family, relationships, and the systems around you can all shape how you understand yourself and move through the world. I especially enjoy working with women of color, BIPOC students, LGBTQ+ students, and students with other marginalized identities, and I welcome these parts of you into our work together.

My approach is collaborative, relational, and curious. I’ll take time to get to know you and understand what you’re experiencing rather than assuming there is one right way to approach therapy. We can explore what may be keeping certain patterns in place, identify what matters to you, and build practical tools for navigating difficult thoughts and emotions. I’ll follow your lead while also offering questions, new perspectives, or gentle challenges when they may help you go deeper.

I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), adapting our work based on what feels most helpful for you. My hope is that therapy gives you space to understand yourself with greater compassion, feel more equipped to navigate challenges, and develop greater trust in yourself as you move through college and whatever comes next.