Meet the Team – Root Cap Counseling | Abilene, Texas

At Root Cap Counseling, we are more than a small business—we are dedicated partners in resilience, recovery, and transformation. Founded by husband-and-wife United States Air Force Veterans, our team combines a deep commitment to service with professional expertise to support first responders, individuals, and couples across Abilene and Texas.

Our Story & Mission

Married for over 23 years and parents to two remarkable boys, O.G. and Sal built Root Cap Counseling in January of 2024, with a shared vision: to give back to the community, honor service, and provide accessible, evidence-based mental health care. Root Cap Counseling is rooted in compassion, integrity, and service—helping first responders, veterans, and community members reclaim control of their mental health and live their fullest lives.

Why Choose Us

Specialized mental health counseling for first responders, veterans, and law enforcement
Trauma-informed approaches, EMDR, and CBT for stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Personalized therapy for individuals, couples, and families
Accessible in-person and telehealth sessions throughout Abilene and Texas
A veteran-led, service-driven practice committed to community impact

If you’re ready to reset, recover, and return stronger, Root Cap Counseling is here to guide you every step of the way.

Sal Garcia

Brief Biography

Sal Garcia is a 24-year United States Air Force Veteran and Co-Owner of Root Cap Counseling, where he serves as Chief Financial Officer and Strategic Business Partner. With decades of leadership experience in high-accountability environments, Sal brings strategic oversight, operational structure, and financial stewardship to the practice.

In his role, Sal oversees financial management, business operations, growth initiatives, and long-term sustainability, ensuring Root Cap Counseling remains mission-driven while expanding its impact. His background in disciplined decision-making, risk management, and organizational leadership supports the practice’s commitment to ethical care, community service, and professional excellence.

Sal is deeply passionate about supporting mental health services, particularly those serving individuals navigating trauma, life transitions, and high-stress professions. His leadership allows clinicians to focus on clients—while he focuses on building a strong, stable foundation behind the scenes.

Omaira "O.G." Garcia, MS, LPC, CCTP

O.G. is a trauma therapist in Texas specializing in EMDR therapy, CBT, and DBT. Omaira Garcia, LPC, CCTP offers in-person counseling in Abilene, TX and online trauma therapy statewide for adults, first responders, and individuals recovering from stress, anxiety, and trauma.

Why She Chose To DO This Work

"I do this work because I’ve seen how trauma quietly shapes the way people move through the world—how it shows up in the body, in relationships, and in the moments when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves. Healing isn’t about being tougher or pushing harder; it’s about giving your self the time and space to process your experiences and discover who you are without the burden that lingers and keeps you stagnant."

"As a past first responder, Veteran, in the United States Air Force and a Licensed Professional Counselor, I bring both professional training and lived experience into the therapy space. I understand the weight that long-term stress and responsibility can place on a person, and I approach therapy with empathy, curiosity, and care.

I use EMDR therapy, an EMDRIA-recognized, evidence-based approach, to help clients process experiences that continue to feel unresolved or heavy. I work within a structured, phase-oriented model that emphasizes safety, stabilization, and readiness. I also integrate CBT and DBT-informed strategies to support emotional regulation, insight, and day-to-day coping along the way."

"Therapy with me is a collaborative partnership. We move at your pace, stay grounded in what feels manageable, and make decisions together. Whether we meet in person in Abilene, Texas, or online anywhere in Texas, my role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your strengths, build understanding, and create space for healing to happen."