Dina Garza, LPC

Based in Texas 8 years in practice Online sessions

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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How Dina works

Practical facts

Credentials: LPC
Licensed in: Texas
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Dina

Dina Garza is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She works with people facing trauma, addiction, grief, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Dina emphasizes practical steps people can use right away.

She encourages the courage it takes to begin asking for help. Dina frames sessions around each person's real goals. She treats clients as experts on their own lives and builds on their strengths.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on specific, manageable changes rather than vague goals. This often means breaking problems into small steps and practicing new ways of responding. Her background includes eight years of clinical experience in counseling.

Dina blends several approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. That can mean using skills-based work, relationship tools, or trauma-focused strategies depending on the issue. In sessions she uses clear, straightforward language.

Expect practical exercises, homework you can try between sessions, and chances to reflect on what works. She pays attention to patterns like attachment, control issues, or codependency when they come up. People who reach out often want relief from overwhelming feelings, improved communication, or help coping with major life events.

Dina supports work on things like sleep and eating concerns, chronic health challenges, and career stress. She also addresses identity-related issues including LGBT concerns.

What Dina works with

Everything Dina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dina's practice.

Approaches Dina lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Dina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful habits of thought and manage strong emotions. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can practice new responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. She also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship work when communication or intimacy is a concern. That approach offers tools for clearer conversations and rebuilding trust in day-to-day interactions. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dina will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together she and the client decide whether to focus on skills practice, trauma-oriented strategies, or relationship tools and then adjust over time. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, quick skill reminders, or ongoing reflection between sessions.

Questions people ask about Dina

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Dina supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and related issues listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses plain language and a practical approach. Sessions focus on small, doable steps, skills practice, and strengthening what already works for the person.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of professional work experience in counseling and holds the LPC credential in Texas.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

Dina is licensed as an LPC in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for remote work.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.