Our Staff

Val de la Garza joined ACGC in December 2024 and is a trained mental health professional with a background in supporting children, teens, and families through a warm, compassionate, and collaborative approach. She has experience addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders, using approaches like Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Val values building strong therapeutic relationships grounded in trust and empathy. 

Val double majored in Psychology and Spanish at Southwestern University, and later completed her graduate degree in mental health counseling at St. Edward's University. Outside of ACGC, you can find Val spending time with her dogs, reading, and learning new recipes.