Bryan Garcia, MM MA LADC (In Chisago City, Oakdale and Video)

I strive to make every counseling session a safe, welcoming, and warm environment to explore and grow in. I am passionate about working with adults and adolescents with substance use and mental health disorders and believe firmly in recognizing a client’s whole being beyond just their presenting concerns. I utilize a solution focused and person-centered approach to identify and pursue goals to help every client I work with find their own version of their strongest and most effective selves. I integrate aspects of skills-based cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and 12-step facilitation into the therapeutic process. Finally, I believe firmly in advocacy for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders and believe we need not be defined by our adversity, but rather our strengths.  

• I currently hold a master’s degree in addiction counseling and am a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor in Minnesota.  
• I am actively pursuing my license as a Practicing Clinical Counselor in Minnesota. 
• I currently hold a master’s degree in music and am working through the University of Minnesota to attain my Music Therapy Board Certification.  
• I was a featured lecturer at the Change Begins with Hope Conference in Michigan and Native American Training Institute Annual Conference in New Mexico.