I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in my hometown of San Jose, CA. I attained both my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Masters in Counseling from John F. Kennedy University. Prior to entering the field of psychotherapy, I spent 12 years in Corporate Marketing, Communications, and HR project management. I have personal experience with stressors and issues impacting the corporate workforce, especially in Silicon Valley. My knowledge of the business world and psychotherapy allows me to connect with working professionals and couples who find it difficult to balance work and family life, while sustaining their mental health.
Within the field of psychotherapy, I have experience working in clinical and educational settings under the supervision of a highly skilled Satir-based professional where I managed a full caseload including gender/sexual identity, kink interests/communities, addiction, personality disorders, sexual trauma, divorce/separation, anxiety/depression, grief/loss, women’s/men’s issues, spirituality, neurodiversity, couple’s communication, pre-marital counseling, court mandated sessions, and general life transitions.
I helped develop a new PFLAG chapter in Beaverton, Oregon in 2015 which is proudly going strong. I am also an active transgender ally at local elementary and high schools, a prior facilitator for a transgender teen support group, a public speaker on the topic of ‘the transgender spiritual journey’, and previously an LGBTQ board member at a global HR company. I am passionate about being a voice for transgender people in professional environments who are hesitant about coming out.
I am especially passionate about supporting individuals (children, teens, and adults), couples, and families who are experiencing gender transition. This is a unique journey where psychotherapy can assist with supporting, exploring, encouraging, and providing additional resources during all stages of the transition process. I am well connected with Stanford Gender Clinic, UCSF Gender Clinic, and Kaiser gender department as well as local physicians and surgeons who directly support transgender clients. I am personally associated with the LGBTQ community, most specifically the transgender experience.
Neurodiversity significantly impacts all aspects of one's life but it does NOT define one's inherent sense of 'self.' Rather than conforming to societal standards, I work with individuals and families to expand the client's sense of autonomy, agency, social competence, and emotional intelligence. Helping neurodiverse clients to flex to various circumstances allows for greater success in executive functioning, academics, career, and social interactions.
Whether you're preparing to enter into a relationship, currently in one, seeking pre-marital counseling, or going through a difficult roadblock in your relationship, I assist individuals/couples in identifying their needs, uncovering implicit messages, determining shared values, navigating divorce and providing a safe space to allow the core issues to manifest in session. Core issues may involve poly or open marriage, kink or fetish, impotence or pain with sex, etc.
We are in an era of creative endeavors in our professional careers and while we are highly qualified for the hands-on work required to make a company successful, we may be challenged with stepping into the role of a Leader. How do you lead? Or rather, how do you WANT to lead? Developing our sense of self in the workplace is critical to long-term career growth.
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.
My knowledge of the business world allows me to connect with working professionals who find it difficult to balance work and family lif
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples.
My knowledge of the business world allows me to connect with working professionals who find it difficult to balance work and family life. I am personally associated with the LGBTQ community, especially the transgender experience. Therefore, I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families who are experiencing gender transition.
I believe that the purpose of psychotherapy is to realize that you are already a whole person with more potential than you can possibly know. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Profound transformation is possible when you're ready and willing to discover your a
I believe that the purpose of psychotherapy is to realize that you are already a whole person with more potential than you can possibly know. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.
Profound transformation is possible when you're ready and willing to discover your authentic self. It’s time to step into the person that you are meant to be.
I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
To assist clients with long-term personal growth, I only offer weekly intensive sessions. Consistency and accountability are key to sustaining positive chang
I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
To assist clients with long-term personal growth, I only offer weekly intensive sessions. Consistency and accountability are key to sustaining positive change and insight.
Each 50 minute session is $185.
Due to personal privacy of one's mental health, I only accept private pay. I do provide a monthly Superbill for the client to submit to their insurance for reimbursement.
Joined Dr. David Bruner at the Center for Spiritual Living San Jose, speaking on how I was transformed through gender transition
Village Well is thrilled to collaborate with amazing teachers, story tellers, and healers each week. This is a space dedicated to each guest sharing their wisdom, while granting us connection through community. Sean will be hosting a 2-day workshop (April 1 and 3, 2021) on personal transformation.
Sean provides on-site (and virtual) training about LGBTQ health, spiritual centeredness, and personal testimonials in a variety of academic and hi-tech environments including:
Episode: Let's Talk Transgender Identity and Mental Health
I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Mentalhealth411 podcast, speaking about combining an entrepreneurial mindset and psychotherapy execution in order to increase mental health in the transgender community.
Episode: The Power of Saying Yes
I had the pleasure of being a guest on the My Village Well with Michelle podcast, speaking about spiritual transformation, the power of the Universe, and staying grounded in these turbulent times.
Appointments available from Tuesday through Saturday; initial intakes on Sunday
50-minute session (individual, couple, family) is $185; private pay only
Accept Venmo payment (@SeanGarciaTherapy) and personal check
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