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Denise Garcia Loaiza

Denise Garcia Loaiza, LCSW

New York

Licensed clinical social worker - trauma and mood issues

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in New York
LCSW, licence 091662
NPI
1912313560
Experience
9 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
New York

These details come from information Denise supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • English and Spanish

About Denise

Denise Garcia Loaiza is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with nine years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Denise frames therapy around the client’s strengths and life story. She listens for what is already working and what gets in the way. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so everyday routines and relationships feel more manageable.

Her background includes nearly a decade of direct work with people coping with trauma, mood concerns, and relationship strain. That experience informs how she notices patterns like dissociation, guilt and shame, and communication breakdowns. She also brings experience addressing caregiver stress, domestic violence impacts, and multicultural concerns.

Therapy with Denise often looks like talking through recent events, identifying stressors, and trying small behavior changes between sessions. She helps people name painful memories and find ways to reduce their hold on daily life. Denise supports clients who are navigating family of origin problems, narcissism-related dynamics, post-traumatic stress, and traumatic brain injury consequences.

Practical matters are part of the work. She helps people improve communication, manage mood symptoms, and cope with transitions. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online process.

BHow sessions work

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Denise uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma and mood concerns. Techniques that focus on grounding and managing stress teach concrete skills for coping with anxiety and post-traumatic symptoms. These approaches break difficult experiences into manageable steps so people can reduce overwhelming reactions and practice calming strategies between sessions.

She also works with approaches that target mood and relationship patterns. These methods help identify unhelpful thinking, improve communication habits, and create small behavioral changes that affect daily routines. That kind of work supports people dealing with depression, caregiver stress, and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the clinical process. Denise will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She assesses what is working and adjusts methods over time so the plan fits real life.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific session formats. Ask about current online options when scheduling. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without a commute, or fewer interruptions to household routines. It can also allow use of different tools and homework between meetings to keep progress moving forward.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English, Spanish

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style?

She focuses on clients' strengths and practical steps. Conversations aim to clarify patterns and try small changes that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings.

Is she licensed and where?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and care uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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