Insight Psychological Therapists - Teena Garcia

Teena Garcia
Teena Garcia, Registered Senior Psychologist, MSc, (She/Her)

Hello, I have been in the field for over 17 years and with Insight for 9 years.If you are feeling stuck and need some help gaining momentum, I look forward to working with you.

Please Note: Teena is currently not accepting new clients on Saturdays. 

More About Teena Garcia

I take a client-centered approach and I believe every person has the answers within themselves. I will work with you, together as a team, to help you connect with your inner wisdom. The main modalities I may use to help you get there include: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Ego State Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

My areas of specialty include: trauma and attachment (including various states of dissociation), anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and bipolar disorder. I also work with perfectionism, dealing with your “inner critic” and feelings of shame and blame.

I deal with individual issues in the context of relationships such as; separation and divorce, family conflict, anger management, and financial distress.

Qualifications

Masters of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy, Loma Linda University

Affiliations

College of Alberta Psychologists

Canadian Psychologists Association

Certifications

Janina Fisher’s Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 2 (CCTP-II): Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders

ADHD Certification Course: Advanced Strategies to Customize Treatment for Every Client

Janina Fisher’s Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Level 1 (CCTP): Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma

Somatic Experiencing- Major Trauma Workshop

Emotion-Focused Therapy Workshop

DBT Skills Training

Advanced EMDR and Ego State Therapy

EMDR Basic Training

Languages

  • English

My areas of focus:

Anxiety & Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Self-Esteem Issues
Mental Health Disorders
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder
Other Areas
  • Anger Management
  • Stress Management
Trauma Care
  • Abuse
  • Emotional Abuse

I have experience in:

  • Aging Parents
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Family Adjustment
  • Changes in Health
  • Dealing with Physical Health Issues
  • Death or Loss of a Pet
  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  • Depression
  • Divorce or Separation
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Empty Nest Syndrome
  • Family Caregiver Stress
  • First Responders Trauma or PTSD
  • Grief and Loss
  • Handling Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain
  • Military Related Trauma
  • Out of Control Shopping
  • Panic Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Physical Abuse
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Dependence
  • Retirement
  • Self-Harming
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Stress

My treatment approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Grief Work
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Person Centered Therapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy