Ivonne Garcia, LSWAIC
Undergrad: Central Washington University, Bachelor of Science in Social Services and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Psychology and Sociology
Name of Graduate School: Eastern Washington University, Master's in Social Work
Professional Qualifications:
Master of Social Work, Eastern Washington University
Social Work Associate Independent Clinical License, #SC61267983
Mental Health Professional, Washington State
I received my Master’s in Social Work from Eastern Washington University in 2015. I am a strength based bilingual therapist, (Spanish/English) and have 9 years of experience working in mental health in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Most of my practice and career has been primarily working with adults struggling with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma, as well as personality disorders. Additionally, I have experience working with victims of crime, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stresses management, and adjustments disorders.
I have broad experience working with adults, teen, and families from varied backgrounds and ages. I am a strength-based/client centered therapist that uses variety of Evidence-Based modalities to meet client’s needs. I have been trained and certified in EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA). I truly enjoy working with adults and teens.
Professional Areas of Interest:
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Trauma focused
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Resilience and empowerment through collaborative approach
Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Hobbies: (“What I do for fun”) I like spending time with my family, enjoy walking and outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, going to the lake, traveling, and cooking and eating delicious foods.
What attracted you to CVCH? I am passionate about helping others and provide quality service to individuals and families in the community. CVCH is committed to help and provide optimal care and serve our community and that is one of many reasons I decided to join the organization.
Are you fluent in Spanish? Yes.
Now accepting new patients.