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Brian Garrison

Counseling Brian Garrison Counseling
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma

Introduction

As a student of philosophy, I was captivated by the personalist thought centered in the face-to-face encounter. This fascination bloomed into a vocation rooted in the incredible capacity that deep relationships have to facilitate liberation and flourishing. I followed this thread from wilderness guiding, to social work with young adults experiencing homelessness in the greater Seattle area, to serving as a chaplain with this very population, where I built theologically formative programs devoted to the upbuilding of human dignity and space to find meaning in the aftermath of trauma and severe economic oppression. As a therapist, I work from the premise that behind so much of how we think, what we long for, and how we relate to ourselves and others lies unacknowledged shame, trauma, and the strategies we developed, sometimes very early on, to cope with and hide these realities from ourselves. These make up the “muscle memory” of our emotional worlds, which cannot always be easily recalled, but determine our lives nonetheless. Therapy aims to cultivate awareness of what lies underneath in disconnected, dissociated ways, and provides a space to move through the pain, accept, and integrate the past so that it no longer repeats itself in our lives. Some people use my practice for making immediate changes, while others address more disruptive and perpetual problems that require deeper attention. I work from a relational psychodynamic foundation, and integrate other compatible modalities including Somatic Awareness, Existential, Narrative, and Internal Family Systems therapy. I enjoy working with people who are struggling with depression, anger, anxiety, childhood neglect or abuse, challenging relationships, identity, life transitions, and living in the aftermath of trauma. I have particular experience with individuals looking to find meaning after a loss/shift of faith. My approach works best with those who are looking for ways to transform their pain, to understand themselves and access their own deep wisdom, creativity, and agency. I enjoy working with folks who identify as queer and trans, those who practice alternative relationship forms, and individuals of various religious backgrounds and faiths.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LMHC #LH 61538078 (WA)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Islam
  • Jewish
  • Pagan
  • Multi-Faith

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy, 50 min $160
  • Couples Therapy $185

Locations

Fremont Office
Seattle, WA 98103-8642
Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Brian Garrison accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Brian Garrison is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Brian Garrison also offers a free consultation.
Does Brian Garrison offer telehealth appointments? Brian Garrison does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Brian Garrison specialize in? Brian Garrison specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma.

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