Grazel Garcia Psychotherapy - LMFT #97561

12/16/2025

Christmas Party 🎉 🎄with my fave group therapists and activists! Love you both!

11/28/2025

Our weekly friday blog is UP! Link on our bio!

09/30/2025

Many couples reach a crossroads where one or both is asking themselves a simple question: Should I leave? It often starts as a whisper in the back of your mind. A fleeting thought during an argument, or in the quiet moments when your partner’s presence feels more distant, or hostile, than comforting. That thought can grow and grow, and the doubt can feel unbearable.

If you’ve landed in this emotional gray zone, you’re far from alone. Many couples find themselves stuck between staying and going; unsure what’s salvageable and what might be too far gone. And when emotions are high and clarity of thought feels impossible, the next logical question arises: Will therapy help me decide? Even more pressing: Will my therapist tell me if I should leave?

It’s a vulnerable spot to be in. You want guidance, perhaps even permission, to make the hard call. But therapy doesn’t work the way Hollywood often portrays it. There are usually no dramatic declarations, no quick fixes. Instead, it offers something quieter, deeper: a space to explore your truth, at your pace, with support that respects your autonomy.

In this blog, we’ll explore what couples therapy can, and can’t, offer when it comes to deciding whether to leave a relationship. With insights from Grazel Garcia, a couples therapist and founder of GGPA, we’ll walk through how therapy can hold space for your uncertainty without pushing you in either direction.

09/30/2025

Couples therapy can feel like a leap, especially when one or both partners are hesitant to go.

In this article, Los Angeles couples therapist Grazel Garcia explores the real reasons people resist therapy: from emotional fear and relationship ambivalence to cultural stigma and past trauma. With her expert clinical insight and advice, we’ll gently unpack common myths and offer practical pathways forward.

To read the full article or book a couples therapy consultation: click our link on our bio!

09/27/2025

Are you in a neurodiverse relationship and feel stuck in your negative cycle? GGPA neurodivergent affirming therapists offer great support for ADHDers and neurodiverse couples! To book a complimentary phone consultation 📞☎️ 323-487-9003 or click our link 🔗 in our bio!

07/30/2025

GGPA is facilitating a Couples' Retreat in Puerto Vallarta! Please read the message below from our Hold Me Tight facilitator, Grazel Garcia.

As a certified emotionally focused therapist for couples, individuals, and families and EFT supervisor candidate, I'm excited to share that I'm facilitating a Hold Me Tight® couples retreat February 5-8, 2026, at Verana in Puerto Vallarta – a stunning cliff top sanctuary where couples can focus entirely on their connection surrounded by ocean and jungle views.

This is a private hotel buyout reserved exclusively for just 11 couples, creating an intimate and personalized experience. All the information you need – including program details, accommodations, pricing, and registration – is available on our website (link in BIO).

Now that I've made this public, it's going fast and we only have 8 spots left - so don't wait to secure your couples' place in this transformative experience.

07/29/2025

Begin your healing journey today at GGPA ~ link in bio.

07/26/2025

Are you searching for ways to deepen your emotional connection with your partner or enhance your relationship with yourself? Our mental health practice is dedicated to guiding you through this transformative journey. We offer empathetic and tailored support for both individuals and couples who are eager to solidify their relationships and cultivate a heightened sense of self-awareness. We take pride in our specialization in assisting neurodiverse individuals, as well as members of the LGBTQI community, and couples who are part of consensual non-monogamy or in*******al relationships. Our team is composed of professionals with diverse backgrounds, allowing us to truly connect with and understand your unique experiences and identities.

Whether you are navigating the often intricate dynamics of relationships or striving for personal development, we are here to provide unwavering support every step of the way. Statistics indicate that people who actively seek relational and personal growth often experience more fulfilling and resilient relationships. For example, studies show that couples who engage in therapy report higher levels of satisfaction and communication. Furthermore, individuals who work on their self-awareness tend to have better mental health outcomes and improved quality of life.

Our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, ensuring that your journey towards deeper connections and personal growth is met with the utmost care and expertise. By offering a safe and inclusive space, we empower you to explore and embrace your authentic self, ultimately leading to more meaningful and harmonious relationships.

To start therapy, please click on our website in our bio and we will match you with the best therapist that meets your needs!

07/18/2025

When eating disorders show up in your relationship, you need to heal together.

Meet Simone Zeschuk - our newest GGPA team member who actually gets this.

She's a Marriage & Family Therapist and EFT Certified Couples Therapist who sees what a lot of people miss: eating disorders and body image stuff? They're usually about connection and attachment.

You know those moments when you restrict after a fight, or binge when your relationship feels shaky? Simone understands how food becomes the language for things we can't say out loud.

If you're dealing with this alone or as a couple, Simone gets it:
🌱 Food struggles that finally start making sense
🌱 Partners who want to help but don't know how
🌱 Healing that happens through connection, not shame

Been doing this for 17 years. She's both licensed in CA & TX. As a Canadian immigrant, she knows what it's like to need a safe space to belong. Great with neurodiverse folks and LGBTQIA+ couples.

For Therapists: She's perfect for referrals when your couples work hits these issues.

Ready to start healing together? DM us or check the link in our bio to schedule your consultation. 💚

07/09/2025

Meet Rachel Wiederhoeft, ASW! 🌿✨

I'm so excited to introduce our newest team member to our LGBTQIA affirming practice! Rachel brings a unique blend of film industry experience and genuine compassion to therapy.

From spending a decade as an IATSE camera department member to becoming a clinical social worker, Rachel's journey spans coast to coast - Wisconsin to Berlin, NYC to Boston, plus a year-long bike trip across the US before calling LA home.

What drew her to our practice? Our decolonized approach to therapy and work with entertainment industry professionals. Having lived the creative life herself, she truly gets those unique industry stressors.

Rachel specializes in:
+ LGBQ/2STGI+ affirming therapy
+ Occupational stress & career transitions
+ Chronic/life-altering illness support
+ Parts work & inner child healing
+ Trauma-focused care

As a queer-identified person and trauma survivor herself, Rachel creates authentic therapeutic partnerships where you can grow, explore, laugh, and find rest. Rachel holds her MSW from Cal State Northridge and is certified in Trauma-Focused CBT, Palliative Care, and SafeTALK Su***de Prevention. Currently Rachel is building her caseload under my supervision and receiving training in EFIT, AIRM, and EFCT.

Colleagues - keep Rachel in mind for referrals! If you know someone who'd benefit from a therapist who understands creativity, identity, and healing, she'd love to connect.

Ready to learn more? DM us or give us a call! 📞

Rachel Wiederhoeft, ASW #131051, supervised by Grazel Garcia, LMFT #97561

06/20/2025

Juneteenth hits different when you really think about it. 🖤❤️💚

June 19, 1865. That's when enslaved people in Texas finally heard the news - you're free. But here's the thing that gets me... the Emancipation Proclamation happened over TWO YEARS earlier. Imagine being free and not even knowing it.

This day always makes me reflect on how freedom isn't just a moment - it's an ongoing fight. And honestly? We're still fighting for true equality today. The resilience of our ancestors is incredible. They survived the unthinkable and paved the way for all of us to be here today.

So today I'm celebrating their strength while also acknowledging we've got work to do. Real talk - freedom delayed is freedom denied, and that lesson still applies.

Drop a 🖤 if you're committed to being part of the change. And tell me - what's one thing you're doing differently this year?

01/30/2025

Supporting Angelenos Through Political Transition | Mental Health Resources in a Blue State

Supporting Angelenos Through Political Transition | Mental Health Resources in a Blue State