Karla Garcia Torres, MC, LAC

Karla Garcia Torres is a bilingual (English & Spanish) Licensed Associate Counselor who has been practicing since 2022 and began as a counseling intern in 2021. Karla has a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a minor in French and a Master’s of Counseling in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Arizona State University. She has provided therapy to patients from all backgrounds but is most passionate about working with minority and immigrant communities. She has experience working on issues related to acculturation, the immigrant experience, first generation stressors, and intergenerational conflict. Karla’s approach involves taking the whole person into account: the physical, mental, emotional, environmental, and cultural factors that impact well-being. Currently, she enjoys completing clinical assessments and connecting patients to the right services and providers for them. Outside of work, Karla enjoys attending concerts, reading, and spending time with family and friends.