Dr. Jessie L. Garcia, ABPP
Licensed Psychologist
Highly skilled and informed by the best available research and clinical wisdom, Dr. Garcia tailors treatments to meet each client’s unique personality, preferences, and goals. He is Board Certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology and Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology — ABPP — which is the oldest and most respected governing specialty board in North America. He is also an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist.
My Story
Dr. Garcia’s education, specialty trainings, clinical experience, as well as diverse life experiences, allow him to approach psychological problems from multiple vantage points, which aid him in effectively helping his clients. He is committed to providing the highest standard of care.
Education
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology
Arizona State University — ASU
M.Ed., Human Relations
Northern Arizona University — NAU
B.A., Psychology and Spanish
Arizona State University — ASU
Personal Background
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Married Twenty-three Years
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Have Two Daughters
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Fluent in Spanish
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Proud Pet Owner of a Golden Aussie Dog
Military
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Served in the United States Army Reserves as a Combat Medic
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Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey
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Specialized Training at Fort Sam Houston
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Honorably Discharged
Clinical Training
Dr. Garcia completed his pre-doctoral training at the University of California, San Diego and post-doctoral residency at Arizona Biodyne, a subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. He is specialized in various evidence-based psychotherapies, which are brief, structured treatments, to effectively treat various psychological conditions. Dr. Garcia continually attends professional seminars to develop and maintain his clinical acumen.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Garcia has been practicing as a psychologist for almost 20 years. He has worked in the following clinical settings: university counseling centers, community health agencies, VA hospitals, and private practice. These clinical experiences have allowed him to work with many different populations, presenting with various clinical disorders.