- Client-centered methods
- CBT techniques
- Psychodynamic work
About Orlando
Orlando Garcia is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 29 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting, ADHD, and blended family challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Orlando draws on a mix of practical methods to help people make change. He uses client-centered skills to listen and reflect. He pairs this with cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thought patterns that keep problems going. He also brings psychodynamic perspectives to understand longer-standing relationship and attachment themes.
In a session he helps people identify small steps they can take between meetings. He talks through communication habits, setting boundaries, and handling co-parenting tensions. For parents and people in stephouseholds he focuses on routines, loyalty conflicts, and how new roles are negotiated over time.
Orlando has worked across a wide range of concerns, from mood and anxiety to addiction and grief. His experience includes long-term therapy and shorter solution-focused work depending on what a person needs. He aims to help people recognize strengths and develop practical skills they can use day to day.
People who choose him usually want clear, straightforward guidance and a clinician who can switch between problem-solving and deeper relational exploration. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Orlando uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that fit well with online sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps a person clarify goals and values. This approach supports emotional processing and clearer decision making in stepfamily and relationship contexts. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and relationship conflicts because it breaks problems into specific thoughts and actions that can be practiced between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Orlando treats the decision as collaborative and will help figure out what fits best based on a person's goals, situation, and preferences. That conversation can happen in the first few sessions and be adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let someone continue work on communication, parenting plans, or coping strategies while keeping therapy compatible with everyday routines.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Florida, Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting, ADHD, and issues common in blended households.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic ideas, shifting between short-term problem solving and deeper relational work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Virginia and Florida and practices in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients; confirm any practical details about scheduling before booking.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session formats before booking so you know which options are available for scheduling and attendance.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.