Anthony Garcia LMFT

Anthony Garcia LMFT Healing is hidden in the stories we share. Navigating mental health can be a daunting journey for many individuals. Let's spread hope like fire!

Therapy offers a space to explore your story with honesty, compassion, and hope, so you can move beyond surviving and begin truly healing. A significant hurdle encountered when seeking support is the stigma associated with mental health. Personally, I understand the feelings of fear that can hold you back from seeking help. The hopelessness, one can experience is relatable, yet I also recognize th

e transformative power that seeking therapy can bring. While delving into the complexities of the past may be painful, I provide a safe space where healing can commence. Let's collectively break the stigma surrounding mental health by igniting a spark of hope today. My goal is to foster a compassionate therapeutic connection that empowers you to make informed decisions and choices within and beyond our sessions. This process aims to cultivate a profound sense of self, enabling you to navigate life with resilience, regardless of the challenges or triumphs encountered. Together, we'll unveil your preferred narrative, identify intentions, set goals, and scrutinize barriers hindering their achievement. My approach prioritizes a nurturing, strength-focused, and collaborative environment, drawing on your unique strengths and insights. Reach out and make today the day you ignite a spark of hope and spread hope like fire. I also, recently published a book to aid you in self-discovery and self-awareness. I wrote this book in the hope that you will become inspired to further your healing journey. Spread Hope Like Fire - Welcome To The Therapy Room. https://a.co/d/a1tAMdo

I also host a mental health podcast titled Spread Hope Like Fire. I am joined by friends to openly share our stories as I believe that healing is found in the story we share. Podcast Links
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spread-hope-like-fire/id1392683472
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2laEVE0wPIE6ziA4PLqcec?si=906f57e63c02402a

You can directly schedule with me online

Headway Scheduler: https://headway.co/providers/anthony-garcia?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=98167

Call/Text: 805-295-8696

Let today be the first day in your healing journey. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
• Childhood Trauma
• Abandonment Issues
• Grief and Loss
• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Empowering Hope & Personal Growth
• Men's Mental Health Support
• Career Counseling
• Depression
Services Offered:
• Individual Counseling
• Couples Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Adults
• Teens
• Families
• Premarital
• Virtual Sessions Offered
CALL FOR YOUR FREE 15-MINUTE PHONE CONSULTATION TODAY! Accepted Insurances:
Aetna
Blue Shield of California
Cigna CenCal

There’s the story everyone sees.And then there’s the story you carry quietly.The grief. The trauma. The stress. The mome...
08/21/2026

There’s the story everyone sees.
And then there’s the story you carry quietly.

The grief. The trauma. The stress. The moments that changed you. The things you thought you should be “over” by now.

That story deserves a place to be heard.

My therapy room is a space to slow down, understand what you’ve been carrying, and begin healing without judgment or pressure.

I specialize in trauma, EMDR, grief, life transitions, stress, and coping skills.

Because I believe healing is hidden in the stories we share.

Maybe it’s time to tell yours. 🔥

Anthony Garcia, LMFT #149340
805-295-8696

Ever wonder why something that happened years ago can still feel like it happened yesterday?Sometimes the mind understan...
08/21/2026

Ever wonder why something that happened years ago can still feel like it happened yesterday?

Sometimes the mind understands that an experience is over, but the body and nervous system still react as if the danger is happening now.

That is where EMDR can help.

EMDR is a trauma-focused therapy designed to help the brain process distressing memories, emotions, and negative beliefs that may still feel stuck. You remain awake, aware, and in control throughout the process, and you do not have to tell every detail of your story for healing to occur.

The goal is not to erase what happened. It is to help the memory become something you can remember without continuing to relive it.

I believe healing is hidden in the stories we share. If your past is still showing up in your present, let’s talk about whether EMDR may be right for you.

Anthony Garcia, LMFT #149340
📱 805-295-8696

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS There are stories we carry that no one else sees.The grief we have learned to live around.The ...
08/20/2026

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
There are stories we carry that no one else sees.

The grief we have learned to live around.
The trauma we thought we were supposed to be over.
The stress we keep pushing through.
The parts of our lives that have changed us, even when everyone else thinks we are doing fine.

Your story deserves to be heard before it becomes too heavy to carry.

I believe healing is hidden in the stories we share. Therapy gives you a space to tell those stories, understand what you have been carrying, and begin moving forward with greater clarity, connection, and hope.

I work with adults navigating:

• Trauma & EMDR
• Grief & Loss
• Life Transitions
• Stress & Coping Skills
• Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluations/Letters

Telehealth available throughout California.

Private Pay: $200 per session
Insurance accepted from select providers
CenCal, Anthem, Optum, United Health, Aetna, Kaiser NorCal

Call or text: 805-295-8696

Anthony Garcia, LMFT #149340

08/20/2026

🔥 NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS 🔥

You do not have to wait until life falls apart to ask for support.

Whether you are carrying the weight of trauma, navigating grief, adjusting to a major life transition, or simply feeling overwhelmed by stress, therapy can give you a place to slow down, process what you are carrying, and begin moving forward.

I specialize in:
🔥 Trauma & EMDR
🔥 Grief & Loss
🔥 Life Transitions
🔥 Stress & Coping Skills
🔥 Emotional Support Animal assessments and letters when clinically appropriate

💻 Telehealth throughout California
💵 Private Pay: $200 per session
✅ Insurance Accepted: CenCal, Anthem, Optum, UnitedHealthcare & Kaiser NorCal

📱 Call or text: 805-295-8696

Anthony Garcia, LMFT #149340

I believe that healing is hidden in the stories we share.

Healing is hidden in the stories we share. Therapy offers a space to explore your story with honesty, compassion, and hope, so you can move beyond surviving and begin truly healing.

Healing is hidden in the stories we share.Whatever chapter you're in, you don't have to walk through it alone. The thera...
07/10/2026

Healing is hidden in the stories we share.

Whatever chapter you're in, you don't have to walk through it alone. The therapy room is a place to be heard, understood, and supported as you begin writing a new chapter of healing.

Learn more at

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and grief. Telehealth services throughout California. Healing is hidden in the stories we share.

What if politics affects your mental health more than you realize?I'm currently recruiting participants for my doctoral ...
07/09/2026

What if politics affects your mental health more than you realize?
I'm currently recruiting participants for my doctoral research at Liberty University, exploring how millennials experience political anxiety. The study seeks to better understand how political content, social media, elections, and political discussions influence emotions, relationships, and everyday life.
If you're a millennial (born 1981-1996) and are interested in sharing your experience through a confidential virtual interview, I'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to receive the eligibility questionnaire, please email me at [email protected].
See the flyer below for additional details, and please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested. Thank you for supporting this research!

Participants needed for a confidential dissertation study. The study explores millennials’ experiences with political co...
07/06/2026

Participants needed for a confidential dissertation study. The study explores millennials’ experiences with political content, emotional stress, and social media use. See the flyer for details, or email [email protected]

What if politics affects your mental health more than you realize?I'm currently recruiting participants for my doctoral ...
07/05/2026

What if politics affects your mental health more than you realize?

I'm currently recruiting participants for my doctoral research at Liberty University exploring how millennials experience political anxiety. The study seeks to better understand how political content, social media, elections, and political discussions influence emotions, relationships, and everyday life.

If you're a millennial (born 1981-1996) and are interested in sharing your experience through a confidential virtual interview, I'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to receive the eligibility questionnaire, please email me at [email protected].

See the flyer below for additional details, and please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested. Thank you for supporting this research!

Some of the hardest moments don’t happen during the day.They happen at night… when everything finally slows down and the...
03/26/2026

Some of the hardest moments don’t happen during the day.
They happen at night… when everything finally slows down and there’s nothing left to distract from what you’re feeling.

I’ve created a space for that.
Evening and late-night therapy sessions for adults who feel the weight of anxiety, trauma, and overwhelmingness most when the day ends.

A place to process, settle, and begin to heal.
Because healing is hidden in the stories we share.

Now accepting a limited number of evening clients.

Website:

https://anthonygarcialmft.com/

Address

301 S Miller Street
Santa Maria, CA
93458

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18052958696

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