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Michelle Garcia(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Florida
Anxiety -Mood disorders- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Trauma-Personality disorders- Life transitions-
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Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years

Nature's Alignment, Registered Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Exercise Physiologist, Owner, 2018 - Present
Club Pilates, Pilates Instructor, 2020 - Present
Life Adventure's Counseling and Consulting, Mental Health Counselor Intern, 2022 - 2024
Traveling Light Counseling, Mental Health Counselor Intern, 2021 - 2022
Pilates Powerhouse and Rehab Center, Pilates Instructor, 2016 - 2020
TPC Stonebrae, Director of Sports and Activities, 2011 - 2016

National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, The Neurobiology of Attachment Trauma informed clinician, 2023
Northwestern University, Master of Arts Clinical Counseling, 2022
American Red Cross, Lifeguard-CPR Professional Rescuer, 2022
Merrithew Stott Pilates, Pilates Instructor, 2017
California State University East Bay, Bachelor of Science Kinesiology Exercise, Nutrition, & Wellness option, 2011
American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist, 2011
Liberty High School, High School Diploma, 2007

Licensure

Florida: IMH24081

Supervisor: Marietta "Wendy" Fitzgerald(LMHC MH8828)


Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Personality disorders - Support reducing emotional suffering and addressing relationship challenges

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • New Directions

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$75 (50min)
  • Initial session:$0 (15min)
  • Couples sessions:$125 (50min)
  • Group sessions:$250 (90min)
  • Family sessions:$175 (90min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

Please reach out with any questions about billing, I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.


Therapy Groups

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Pilates Group Therapy

Mat Pilates