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Paola Garcia

Mental Health Therapist, M.Ed, LPC The Calm Collective Therapy PLLC
Available next week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, Stress,

Introduction

Bienvenida—I'm so glad you’re here. I’m Paola, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the heart behind The Calm Collective. I created this space with one hope in mind: to offer overwhelmed women a soft place to land—a space where you can pause, breathe, and come home to yourself. As a Mexican-American therapist born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, I understand what it means to carry the invisible weight of being the strong one. The helper. The perfectionist. The one who shows up for everyone else, even when you’re running on empty. My own healing journey, cultural roots, and professional path have taught me the power of stillness, softness, and being seen for who we truly are. In my work, I hold space for women navigating anxiety, burnout, identity shifts, and the ache of trying to do it all. I weave together gentle compassion with real conversation—offering therapy that is culturally responsive, warm, and deeply human. Sessions with me are not about fixing you—they’re about reconnecting you with your own strength, voice, and self-trust. This practice was born from the belief that healing doesn’t have to be rushed or rigid. It can be slow, spacious, and soulful. You deserve that. If you’re ready to exhale, to explore what it means to live from a place of peace and clarity—I’d be honored to walk with you..

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments

Licenses

  • LPC #92989 (TX)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial 15-minute Consultation $0
  • Individual Counseling Session $110
  • Sliding Scale (Please request during our 15-minute consult or send a message through our contact on our page) $50 - $110

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Paola Garcia accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Paola Garcia is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Paola Garcia also offers a free consultation.
Does Paola Garcia offer telehealth appointments? Paola Garcia does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Paola Garcia specialize in? Paola Garcia specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, College Mental Health, Depression, Life Transitions, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Burnout.

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