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Diego Garcia

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Diego

I help gain increased insight into the stressors and challenges they are facing, in order to develop meaningful strategies and goals to help them live more fulfilling and engaged lives. I don't take for granted the strength and vulnerability it takes to enter into therapy; and as a clinician, my goal is to meet you where you are and help to create an environment that allows for both authentic exploration and fostering trust that there is an opportunity for healing and growth. In working together, I hope that my calm, curious, and intentional communication style helps you to feel heard, understood, and supported throughout our time together. My areas of specialization are working with couples to address relational conflict, repair broken trust, and foster increased intimate connection using an approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). In my work with individuals, I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other evidence-based therapies to help clients.

In working together, I hope that my calm, curious, and intentional communication style helps you to feel heard, understood, and supported throughout our time together.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

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Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

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Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Diego Garcia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #118699 (exp March 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

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

Diego Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Diego is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Diego’s California license number is 118699, 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.

Diego Garcia has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Diego’s education and training include MS - Counseling (Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling Option - with Distinction), California State University, Fresno. Over that time, Diego has worked closely with Latine Community, Parents, First responders, and Immigrants. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Diego is part of that group.

Diego Garcia works with Latine Community, Parents, First responders, and Immigrants and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Diego spends most of their clinical time. Diego also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Diego is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Diego Garcia draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Diego’s style is affirming, action-oriented, and empowering. In Diego’s words: “In working together, I hope that my calm, curious, and intentional communication style helps you to feel heard, understood, and supported throughout our time together.”

Diego Garcia (he/him) offers therapy in English. Diego identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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