ngCentro de Consejería FamiliarNorma Garcia, LCSW
A calmer home
begins with being heard.
Counseling for children, parents and families, with a special commitment to Spanish-speaking families who have found care hard to reach.
Every family deserves a place to slow down, feel safe and grow. Here, children learn to understand their emotions and parents gain the tools to support them, and themselves.
Care for every season of family life.
Select an area to learn more.
Children & play therapy
Big emotions can show up as tantrums, withdrawal or trouble at school. Through play therapy, children build emotional intelligence and learn to manage dysregulation in ways that make sense to them.
Behavioral issues
Anger & impulse control
Anxiety & worry
Peer relationships
Self-esteem
Evidence-based, deeply human.
Sessions are supportive and non-judgmental. I draw on proven methods and tailor them to your family, your culture and your goals.
Play Therapy
For children, play is language. Guided play helps kids express what they can’t yet say and build emotional regulation.
Cognitive Behavioral
Practical skills to notice unhelpful thoughts, manage anxiety and anger, and respond rather than react.
Solution-Focused
We look forward, not just back: identifying your strengths and building on what is already working.
My role is to help you find the strengths you already have, and build from there.
Hi! I’m Norma, founder and clinical director of the Family Counseling Center.
I founded this center to create a culturally sensitive space where the Latino community can break generational cycles and build strong, healthy family relationships.
For the past 17 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of children and parents in both individual and group therapy, helping people navigate depression, anxiety, life transitions, family conflict, child abuse, domestic violence, and many other challenges.
In May 2025, I earned a Doctorate of Education in Executive Leadership in Mental Health from Houston Christian University, further strengthening my ability to lead, advocate, and serve the mental health needs of our community.
Today, I focus on helping children, teens, and parents heal, feel empowered, and recognize their inner strengths. I’m passionate about raising awareness, normalizing access to mental health services, empowering women, and encouraging consistent self-care practices.
As a mom of three, I deeply understand the joys and challenges of parenting. Outside of therapy, I love playing board games like UNO, Battleship, Don’t Break the Ice, and Lotería. I’ll always choose a funny movie—because I love to laugh.
Reaching out is the hardest step. The rest, we take together.
A free conversation
A 15-minute call in English or Spanish to talk about what you need and whether we’re a good fit.
Your first session
We get to know your family, clarify goals and shape a plan that fits your pace.
Ongoing support
Regular sessions in person or via telehealth, with practical tools to use at home.
Conversations for modern families.
Thoughtful episodes on parenting, emotional health and family life, for your commute or after bedtime.
Dallas County & the Metroplex
- Dallas
- Irving
- Garland
- Grand Prairie
- Mesquite
- Carrollton
- Richardson
- Rowlett
- DeSoto
- Grapevine
In-person sessions in Dallas County.
Questions, answered.
Everything families ask before the first call.
Do you offer sessions in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and finding care in your own language can make all the difference.
Who do you work with?
Children, teens, parents and families, through individual therapy, play therapy and parent support.
What is play therapy?
For children, play is language. Guided play helps kids express what they cannot yet say, understand their emotions and build emotional regulation.
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. It starts with a free 15-minute conversation in English or Spanish about what you need and whether we are a good fit.
Where are sessions held?
In person in Dallas County, serving families across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
How do we get started?
Request your free consultation and we will respond within one business day. The hardest step is reaching out, the rest, we take together.