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LCSW, CSW

Arely Garcia, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationColorado
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Arely

Arely Garcia is a Colorado-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, CSW) with three years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence and helps clients explore emotions and practical coping strategies to restore a sense of balance and purpose. Her work emphasizes collaboration and creating space for honest reflection, whether someone is processing loss, boosting motivation, or navigating changes in relationships and identity.

Arely draws on a range of therapeutic tools to tailor sessions to each individual’s needs, aiming to build resilience and clearer self-understanding over time. She speaks both English and Spanish and practices in Colorado, welcoming clients who seek a steady, supportive partner on their path toward a more fulfilling day-to-day life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to notice different internal parts, understand their intentions, and cultivate a compassionate, curious relationship with inner experience; it can be helpful for people working through complex emotions and patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values, practicing mindfulness, and taking committed action even in the presence of difficult thoughts, which supports coping with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed early in life and how they shape current connections, helping clients improve communication and emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and pace. Sessions may blend elements from different models so the plan evolves with the client's needs rather than remaining fixed from the start.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across changes in routine and allow for varied ways of working, from real-time conversation to shorter, message-based check-ins that can support progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with a range of additional concerns such as family of origin issues, communication problems, and end-of-life counseling.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, drawing from modalities like Internal Family Systems, ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered care, and cognitive behavioral techniques to match interventions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has three years of professional work experience providing mental health support across a range of concerns and treatment approaches.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with license details listed as CO LCSW CSW.09931665 and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for people who prefer either language.
In what session formats does the therapist work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English, Spanish