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Hearts AFire Counseling Services

Malissa Garcia, Ed.S, LMHC, LPC Hearts AFire Counseling Services
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Available this week
Specializes in: Trauma, Attachment Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction,
In network with Aetna, Ambetter, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, Humana,

Introduction

You survived what happened. Now it’s time to heal. I am Joyce Malissa Garcia, Ed.S, LMHC, LPC, and I specialize in helping women and adolescent girls who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past trauma begin to heal and rebuild emotional safety. I hold an Educational Specialist (Ed.S) degree in Traumatology and am currently pursuing a PhD in Psychological and Counseling Studies with a focus in Trauma and Crisis. My advanced training reflects my deep commitment to understanding complex trauma, attachment wounds, and emotional healing at a deeper level. My advanced training in trauma and crisis work is often what draws clients who are looking for a deeper, more specialized level of care. Many of my clients come to me struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, self-harm, substance use, and long-standing patterns that feel hard to break. Often, these experiences are rooted in unresolved trauma and attachment injuries that deserve compassionate, informed care. My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-focused, helping you gently understand the root of your symptoms while building emotional stability, healthier coping strategies, and a stronger sense of self. For clients who desire it, I also offer Christian-integrated counseling, integrating faith into the healing process in a way that is safe, respectful, and client-led. My goal is to help you move from surviving to living with clarity, peace, and emotional freedom.

GENDER Female
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC #005255 (CT)
  • LMHC #MH25826 (FL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Communities

  • Recovery
  • Corrections
  • Faith-Based

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Hearts AFire Counseling Services accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid

Pay out-of-pocket

Hearts AFire Counseling Services has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Video Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Education Specialist in Traumatology - Liberty University
  • Master's Degree, Clinical Mental Health Counseling - University of the Cumberlands

Certifications

  • Trauma

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Christian Counselors
  • American Counseling Association (ACA)

FAQ

Is Hearts AFire Counseling Services accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Hearts AFire Counseling Services is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Hearts AFire Counseling Services also offers a free consultation.
Does Hearts AFire Counseling Services offer telehealth appointments? Hearts AFire Counseling Services does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Hearts AFire Counseling Services specialize in? Hearts AFire Counseling Services specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Abuse Survivors, Addiction, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Child or Adolescent, Depression, Self-Harming, Substance Use, and Trauma.
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