Mary Taveras Garcia is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker and accomplished leader, with more than 20 years of experience in mental health advocacy, program innovation, and delivering culturally competent care. Mary brings over 32 years of experience in individual, group, and family therapy. She has held various roles at Inwood Community Services, including clinician in the Youthlink, Drop-In, and Mental Health Clinics, before becoming Unit Director in 2012. Mary is also a skilled psychotherapist in the Mental Health Program and has served as a substance abuse counselor in the Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Program.

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In addition, Mary conducts clinical and developmental evaluations for children aged 0-3 referred by the NYC Early Intervention Program.

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Areas of Expertise:
Mary addresses a wide range of behavioral health concerns, including adjustment disorders, ADHD, learning disabilities, conduct disorders, aging issues, couples/marriage counseling, compulsive behaviors, crisis/trauma, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, family conflicts, grief/loss, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting challenges, personal growth, personality disorders, relationship concerns, sexual abuse, substance abuse, PTSD, and life transitions.

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Treatment Approaches:
Mary utilizes evidence-based methodologies such as play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, supportive psychotherapy, solution-focused therapy, and brief therapy.

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Certifications and Assessment Tools:

• Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) – New York and New Jersey; Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) – New York

• Assessment Tools: Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP), Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC), Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS)