Jeremiah Garcia, MSW

Counseling Style

Jeremiah is a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor Trainee (CASAC-T) counselor and Limited Permit practitioner who takes a person-centered approach to therapy. He uses a mindfulness-based approach to help clients learn to experiences their emotions in a new way that includes observing them without judgement, increasing your ability to be self-compassionate, and not getting stuck in worry thoughts about what you are experiencing.

He believes therapy works best when a therapeutic bond is created. He uses the therapy space to safely guide clients to a space of connection, integration, and self-discovery.

Experience

Jeremiah obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Lehman College, and earned his Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service. He has extensive experience working in diverse settings; including, school-based counseling roles, hospital-based treatment centers, substance use and addictions, and outpatient counseling services for spanish-speaking and black communities. His clientele has ranged from adolescents to adults, and includes experience facilitating seminars for therapists, individuals, and families.

Jeremiah has built strong clinical skills in working with individuals experiencing many different mental health needs varying from mild to chronic. Some of these include:

Specialties

• Anxiety/Panic/Phobias

• Bipolar Disorder

• Depression

• Anger Management

• Grief/Loss/Bereavement

• Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD/ADD)

• LGBTQIA+

• Adjustment Disorder

• Parenting Issues

• Developmental Disabilities

• Learning Disorder

• PTSD/Acute Stress

• Academic/Occupational/ Work Issues/Career

• Trauma

Clinical Modalities + Treatments

• Person-Centered

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

• Play Therapy

Jeremiah is here to help you gain the knowledge and practices to that will result in a positive and authentic.