About Dr. Garcia-Bravo

Lizbeth K. Garcia-Bravo, PhD
Bilingual Licensed Psychologist

I am a bilingual licensed psychologist specializing in individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment for adults. I have a passion for helping clients live their best and most purposeful lives at every stage of life using insight-oriented methods. I primarily work with high-achieving, high-functioning professionals who may be feeling overwhelmed, alone, or stuck. My primary goal is to ensure that you feel validated and supported. Together we will identify your strengths, help you gain a better understanding of your underlying difficulties, develop a calmer mind, and work in a new direction to achieve your goals and live according to your values. My belief is that you are your own expert, and we can work collaboratively to strengthen your authentic self without compromising your drive for excellence.

I have extensive experience working with adults with a wide range of clinical issues, including anxiety, depression/mood difficulties, self-criticism/self-doubt, perfectionism, irritability/anger, stress and burn out, work/life balance issues, relationship concerns, sleep issues, career concerns, Adult ADHD, grief & loss, rehabilitation for survivors of brain injury, caregiver burden, aging issues, and adjustment difficulties. My style is warm and down to earth, and my theoretical orientation draws from humanistic, mindfulness-based, and cognitive behavioral therapies. Compassion, fostering insight, mindfulness, and identifying personal strengths are central aspects of my practice. I am a native Spanish speaker and provide individual therapy and assessment services in both English and Spanish.

Regarding my personal life, I was raised in Houston and have lived in Texas my entire life. After spending a few years in Austin and Houston, my husband and I decided to settle down in San Antonio to raise our family. We have two amazing kids and one dog. In my free time, I enjoy gardening (hydroponics and outdoor), trying out new restaurants, volunteering at pet rescue organizations and our kids’ schools, traveling, and attending live music concerts.

 

Credentials

Dr. Garcia-Bravo earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin in 2008. Her undergraduate degree in psychology is from Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. She completed her APA-approved internship and postdoctoral residency at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, TX. She has worked with patients in diverse settings through her broad training and work experiences, including VA hospitals and hospice units, brain injury rehabilitation programs, university counseling centers, and private practice (neuropsychology and general). Dr. Garcia-Bravo is a member of the American Psychological Association and Bexar County Psychological Association.

In addition to being licensed to practice in her home state of Texas, Dr. Garcia-Bravo is credentialed to practice telepsychology across the US by the Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) through The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). She is available for online therapy for residents of: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.