Katia Garib
Katia Garib is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Nova Southeastern University, where she is pursuing her master's degree. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida and is currently completing her clinical training at CMC Therapy.
Katia works with older teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, stress, identity exploration, self-esteem concerns, relationship and communication challenges, emotional processing and regulation, and life transitions. She believes that everyone deserves a space where they feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted. Katia is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges while recognizing their own strengths, building resilience, and developing a deeper understanding of themselves. Her goal is to create a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Compassionate
Creates a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel accepted and understood.
Curious
Seeks to understand each client's unique experiences while encouraging insight and self-discovery.
Authentic
Values genuine connection, honesty, and trust in building meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Empathetic
Approaches each client with warmth and understanding, helping them feel heard, seen, and supported.
Her Approach
Katia takes an integrative and individualized approach to therapy, drawing primarily from person-centered and psychodynamic perspectives while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques. She believes that each person brings their own unique experiences, strengths, and perspectives to therapy and strives to tailor her approach to meet their individual needs. Her approach emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and self-exploration, helping clients gain insight into the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that influence how they understand themselves and relate to others.
Through a combination of insight-oriented exploration and practical CBT strategies, Katia works collaboratively with clients to recognize unhelpful thought patterns, develop greater emotional awareness, and build on their existing strengths and resilience. Above all, Katia believes that therapy is not about having all the answers, but about creating a space where individuals feel supported in discovering their own. She hopes to help clients approach life's challenges with greater self-compassion, confidence, and a deeper sense of personal understanding.
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A Little More About Katia
Outside of the counseling space, Katia enjoys getting lost in a good book, listening to music, exploring art, and traveling to new places. She loves discovering different perspectives, trying new activities, and embracing opportunities for adventure. Whether through a new book, a creative experience, or exploring somewhere unfamiliar, she values curiosity, connection, and the experiences that make life meaningful.
