Dr. Cristina Garcia

Dr. Garcia is a clinical psychologist who helps people improve their sleep without prescribing medication.

She has helped patients manage sleep issues related to…

– Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early

– Getting poor quality sleep (due to anxiety, trauma history, sleep apnea concerns, etc.)

– Frequent nightmares

– Mismatch between sleep-wake rhythm and lifestyle

– High sleep need

– Sleep deprivation affecting day-to-day life

Treatment style:

– She gets to know you, your context, and your sleep goals.

– She is expert in making evidence-based treatments fit each client.

– She takes a holistic approach, understanding the links between sleep and mental health.

Experience and Interests:

Her experience providing therapy at different levels of care (inpatient, residential, outpatient); advocating for her patients within hospital systems; and treating serious mental illness (like psychosis and mood disorders) have afforded her an empathetic and change-oriented perspective. Besides her clinical interests, Dr. Garcia loves to be outside, dance, and spend time with her wonderful family and friends. 

Education and Affiliations:

– Board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine

– Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona

– PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park 

Want to learn more? Visit the Center for Sleep and Psychological Wellness at https://www.sleeppsychwellness.com/