When it came to entrusting a counselor to help get through a transition, A.J. Garcia with Thrive Counseling was a true blessing. She cares deeply about her clients and works with them to help them be the best versions of themselves by looking at the most important relationship we have to grow: the one with ourselves first. She has an uncanny ability to actually listen and guide her clients to unpack what may be holding them back from leading whole and successful lives. I strongly recommend A.J. to all those struggling with any type of relationship, to heal the past, be present in the now, and look forward to the future.

I entered high school very much alone and insecure. I found my way to A.J.. She helped me realize that my problems don't define me: it's what I decide to do with them. My circumstances don't make me: I do. She helped me with coping skills so that when problems do arise, I can not only handle them, but I can resolve them correctly and responsibly. I've learned to be more receptive to people and get over my insecurities and build my self confidence and self esteem. She has built me up as a friend, as a daughter, and a person, spiritually and emotionally as well as physically. I am very grateful to God for bringing her into my life.

It's hard to explain the impact that A.J. had on me, the growth I experienced while working with her and the foundation that was built then and how it continues to evolve and thrive due to the education and experiences bought to me. If you're gonna work with anyone. Work with Thrive Counseling.

I’ve been seeing A.J. for a few years and it has been exceptionally beneficial. She takes you for who you are, see’s you as an individual, and creates a session that works for you emotionally. She’s helped me grow as a person, to be better for myself, my family, and she has helped me take down walls that I’m not even aware I had and I am eternally grateful for the work and time she has put in with me. I’ve gone from being completely closed off to wanted to talk and grow and live an active life. I still have anxiety and I still get down but she has given me the tools necessary to power through and keep going.

Since meeting with A.J., I have improved in a lot of qualities where I need a lot of work in. Prior to joining this amazing program, I had a difficult time controlling my anger, I had home issues that I didn't know how to cope with, and inner issues where I desperately needed guidance. It took time, but eventually I've seen progress in myself. Through all the activities, group and individual sessions, I learned to control my anger, I learned ways to cope with home, and I received the guidance that I needed. All I can say now is "Thank you, A.J., I'm a better me, because of you!​

We’re so happy we made the decision to have our daughter talk with someone about her anxiety and reaching out to A.J. was definitely the right decision. She immediately made us feel comfortable. Each time our daughter left a session, it was like the weight of the world had left her shoulders…I’d tell A.J., “it’s like she has a little pep in her step after she talks to you!” We’re so grateful for how well A.J. listens and for the “tools” she gave our daughter to handle different situations, empower herself, and overcome much of her anxiety. It’s nice to know we can count on A.J. whenever we may need her!

Being a child who has dealt with depression and daily tasks since a young age, I've talked to many counselors and many mentors who haven't quite understood me and only frustrated me further more. Dealing with my sexuality, having to take care of my grandma while she was suffering from cancer, and having family issues as well, I quickly got lost and A.J. was definitely there to guide me, which was really nice.