Hello all! My name is Samantha Garcia and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois. I received my undergraduate training in Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago and continued my graduate training at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, receiving my Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have provided therapeutic services in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings. I work with a wide array of age populations including adults and adolescents, with most of my experience being with young school age children and young adults. I have experience working with individuals and families dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues such as defiance and opposition, self-injurious behaviors, life transitions and more. The therapeutic orientations from which I operate from include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Play Therapy. I am Intermediate in Spanish and offer Bilingual therapeutic services. I am interested and passionate about LGBTQIA+ mental health, Multicultural Feminism, Women’s Issues and Social Justice. In therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgmental space with a foundation of trust where you can process your thoughts, feelings and behaviors and learn helpful coping skills to navigate obstacles in your everyday life.