Dina Garza, LPC

Dina Garza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem. She works with clients who are trying to rebuild confidence, find motivation, or cope with big life changes. Her tone is encouraging and practical, aimed at people who feel stuck and want clear steps forward.

In sessions Dina treats each person as the expert on their own life. She asks questions to understand the specific problem. Then she suggests small, doable strategies to test between meetings. Expect straightforward talk, gentle challenge, and a focus on what can change now.

Dina uses a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to tailor sessions to each client’s needs. When trauma is part of the story, she incorporates trauma-focused methods and moves at a pace the client chooses. These methods are described plainly and applied to real daily problems like sleeping, eating, or managing anger.

Her background includes eight years of professional counseling experience in Texas. Dina emphasizes strengths and practical skills rather than jargon. She aims to help clients build routines, improve communication, and reduce the daily impact of worry and low mood.

Signing up can feel scary, and she acknowledges that. The early sessions focus on making a clear plan together and testing what works, so people leave with simple tools they can use right away.

How her approaches inform online therapy

Dina commonly uses cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness techniques in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and emotional regulation.

She also draws on solution-focused and trauma-focused methods when appropriate. Solution-focused work centers on small, concrete steps that move a person toward their goals. Trauma-focused approaches address safety and pacing when past harm affects current functioning. Dina aims to match methods to the client’s needs through conversation and collaboration rather than assuming one fixed route.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to clarify goals, try a few techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. This collaborative stance lets clients steer the pace and focus of care.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins between meetings. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction while others prefer phone for lower bandwidth or audio-only check-ins; discuss preferences during scheduling to choose what fits best.