Brianda Garcia, MA, LPC
As a first-generation Mexican American therapist, I understand the unique challenges that come with navigating cultural expectations, identity, and your own mental health. My own experience with anxiety, low self-esteem, and life transitions led me to seek my personal therapy. Through that process, I gained tools, clarity, and a renewed sense of self that I now share with my clients.
As someone who openly embraces my own mental health journey, I know how vulnerable it can feel to show up authentically. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow into the version of yourself that feels most aligned.
Let’s do the work together.
Speak to me in English, Spanish, or Spanglish!
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – November 2020
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National Certified Counselor (NCC) – September 2020
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 – February 2020
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Licensed Professional Counselor | Brianda Garcia Psychotherapy, PLLC – Austin, TX | January 2021 – Present
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Board of Directors | The Latina Foundation – Austin, TX | January 2026 – Present
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Training Facilitator | The SAFE Alliance – Austin, TX | January 2025 – December 2025
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Conference Speaker | National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Austin, TX | November 2025
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Brand Ambassador | Austin Latinas Unidas – Austin, TX | January 2024 – December 2025
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Counseling Intern | St. Edward’s University Community Counseling Clinic – Austin, TX | March 2020 – August 2020
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Resolution Counseling Intern | LifeWorks – Austin, TX | August 2019 – December 2019
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Office Specialist / Transcript Evaluator | St. Edward’s University – Austin, TX | January 2015 – May 2020
EDUCATION
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Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – St. Edward’s University – Austin, TX
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Bachelor of Arts in Communication – St. Edward’s University – Austin, TX
LATINAS TALKIN' THERAPY PODCAST
PODCAST HOST
My goal in creating this podcast- which has since grown into presenting at conferences, tabling opportunities, and community events- was to increase mental health awareness within our cultura. I focus on helping bridge gaps in access and understanding where knowledge is still lacking.
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
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