- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Gottman elements
About Dina
Dina Garza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation concerns. Dina also helps people dealing with addiction, grief, parenting strain, intimacy questions, and family of origin issues.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and small changes that add up over time. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help manage strong emotions in the moment.
Dina also draws on solution-focused strategies to set achievable steps between sessions. For relationship concerns she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce repeated conflict. Trauma-focused work is offered when past events continue to affect daily life, with attention to pacing and client readiness.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and works with the strengths people already have. Conversations tend to be practical and task-oriented, with homework or skill practice when useful. The aim is to make changes that fit day-to-day life and reduce the weight of old family patterns.
Dina practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. If someone is unsure whether her style fits, she asks a few questions up front to match goals with the right strategies.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dina uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood, then practices different ways of responding. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns and focuses on skills you can apply between sessions. She incorporates the Gottman Method for relationship and communication work, which centers on improving interaction patterns and teaching concrete ways to talk and listen. Mindfulness therapy is also part of her toolbox and involves short, practical exercises to regulate emotion and attention in daily life. Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Dina will ask about your goals, current struggles, and what you prefer. Together you decide whether to focus on thinking habits, relationship skills, trauma work, or a mix of methods. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Ask which session types are offered and how they fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break between tasks more easily.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused work that combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps to create manageable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and conducts practice work based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
What does therapy cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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