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Norma Garcia

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Norma

Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, childhood or generational trauma, grief, loss, life transitions, burnout, imposter syndrome, or have a desire for personal growth, I am here to guide and support you in improving your overall well-being. I am a bilingual licensed therapist passionate about creating a brave, empowering, and culturally inviting space for you to process your utmost difficult past and current emotions and lived experiences. I have 10+ years of extensive training and clinical experience working with all ages and professionals from diverse communities. My approach is holistic, compassionate, and person-centered. I utilize trauma-informed, Cognitive Behavioral, and somatic interventions to help you heal your past wounds and reach your greatest potential. I am committed to creating a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship where you feel validated, seen, and heard.

I am committed to creating a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship where you feel validated, seen, and heard.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Empowering
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work, I love to travel. I prioritize it and plan out a few trips out of the year. I enjoy immersing in other cultures and exploring a new city or country.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#75616 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, UCLA

Norma Garcia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #75616 (exp May 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Norma Garcia accepts Aetna, Health Net, Prime Health, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. 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.

Norma Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Norma is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Norma’s California license number is 75616, 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.

Norma Garcia has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Norma’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, UCLA. Over that time, Norma has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community.

Norma Garcia works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Norma spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Norma is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Norma Garcia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Norma’s style is action-oriented, authentic, calming, empowering, and holistic. In Norma’s words: “I am committed to creating a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship where you feel validated, seen, and heard.”

Norma Garcia (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Norma identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Norma Garcia offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Norma 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 Norma Garcia is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Norma 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 Norma’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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