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Ally Garcia

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Allyson

I sought licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist to help those afflicted with addiction, mental illness, and traumatic brain injury. As a first-generation born Filipino and raised by parents that immigrated to America from the Philippines, I developed a culturally sensitive lens, and have treated clients from various backgrounds. I am passionate about providing therapy that is inclusive to many different ethnicities, view myself as an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community, and value social justice for BIPOC clients. I have experience working with individuals, children and adolescents. Throughout my experience working in the mental health field, I have found that most ailments are linked back to traumatic events, which encouraged me to become an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, and help those with PTSD and/or trauma.

I am passionate about providing therapy that is inclusive to many different ethnicities, view myself as an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community, and value social justice for BIPOC clients.

Communication Style

  • Mindful
  • Direct
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community

Approach

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

2110 K Street
Sacramento, California 95816

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy horseback riding, skiing, paddle-boarding, snorkeling, traveling, and animals.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#136059 • California • LMFT

Education

BA - Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Barbara MA - Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute

Allyson Garcia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #136059 (exp November 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Ally Garcia accepts Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Centivo, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Ally Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Allyson is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Allyson’s California license number is 136059, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Ally Garcia has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Allyson’s education and training include BA - Environmental Studies, University of California Santa Barbara; MA - Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute. Over that time, Allyson has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Black community.

Ally Garcia works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, and Black community and specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, and Trauma. These are the areas where Allyson spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Allyson is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Ally Garcia draws on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Allyson’s style is mindful, direct, and empowering. In Allyson’s words: “I am passionate about providing therapy that is inclusive to many different ethnicities, view myself as an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community, and value social justice for BIPOC clients.”

Ally Garcia (she/her) offers therapy in English. Allyson identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

Ally Garcia offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2110 K Street in Sacramento. Allyson is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Ally Garcia is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Allyson will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Allyson’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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