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- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Garrison
Garrison Draves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of professional experience based in Arizona. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and anger.
He works from practical approaches. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. He uses straightforward conversations to identify what is getting in the way and what can change next.
Clients often bring problems with communication, guilt, isolation, or questions about purpose and work. He also supports people facing substance use concerns, mood difficulties, seasonal low mood, and issues tied to military service or young adulthood. Sessions look at patterns and immediate choices that can reduce distress.
Garrison draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means he will help a person notice unhelpful thoughts, build motivation for change, and set short-term, realistic goals to try between sessions.
He frames therapy as a cooperative process. Conversations are direct and practical. The emphasis is on usable strategies people can apply at home, at work, and in relationships.
To start, he asks clients to describe the present problem and a near-term goal. From there he and the client pick manageable steps to work on, review progress, and adjust the plan as needed.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Garrison uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to structure online work. CBT helps a person notice and test unhelpful thoughts and then try different behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood problems. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person's own reasons for change and can be helpful for addictions, substance use, and getting started on new habits.Choosing which method to use is collaborative. He will discuss goals, values, and practical needs with the client and then recommend approaches to try. That plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed during sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life because they can avoid travel, have shorter check-ins during a break, or pick a time that works around work and childcare. These practical benefits often make it easier to follow through on homework and to try new behaviors between sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Arizona
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, goal-focused conversations that encourage small steps and behavioral changes. Sessions emphasize clear problems and actions to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and Arizona and practices from Arizona.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.