"Therapy for the Overwhelmed Woman"

Helping women overcome anxiety, burnout, identity, relationship issues and reconnect with their voice and worth.
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About

"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress."

Bienvenida—I'm so glad you’re here. I’m Paola, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the heart behind The Calm Collective. I created this space with one hope in mind: to offer overwhelmed women a soft place to land—a space where you can pause, breathe, and come home to yourself. As a Mexican-American therapist born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, I understand what it means to carry the invisible weight of being the strong one. The helper. The perfectionist. The one who shows up for everyone else, even when you’re running on empty. My own healing journey, cultural roots, and professional path have taught me the power of stillness, softness, and being seen for who we truly are. In my work, I hold space for women navigating anxiety, burnout, identity shifts, and the ache of trying to do it all. I weave together gentle compassion with real conversation—offering therapy that is culturally responsive, warm, and deeply human. Sessions with me are not about fixing you—they’re about reconnecting you with your own strength, voice, and self-trust. This practice was born from the belief that healing doesn’t have to be rushed or rigid. It can be slow, spacious, and soulful. You deserve that. If you’re ready to exhale, to explore what it means to live from a place of peace and clarity—I’d be honored to walk with you..
Paola Garcia
Mental Health Therapist, M.Ed, LPC

Services

"Because Holding It All Together Shouldn’t Mean Holding It All In."

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-Love
  • Burnout
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • College Mental Health

Approaches

  • Person-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Fees

  • Initial 15-minute Consultation: $0
  • Individual Counseling Session: $110
  • Sliding Scale (Please request during our 15-minute consult or send a message through our contact on our page): $50 - $110
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