Jessica Garbutt-Burden

Hello, my name is Jessica Garbutt Burden, and I have been working as a licensed Clinical Social Worker for 9 Years and in the field for 16year. I choose the field of social work because of the strength based solution focused applroach, In undergradute school I focused on international studies incorporating polical science, philosphy, anthropology and spiritual studies at University of St, Thomas University and recived a BA ininternational studies with a focus on Latin America. I then began working with at-risk youth as a program director in Campfire USA's school-based program in partnership with the Police Actvity League and Sun Schools. It was through that work that i found my true calling was therapy focused on inclusion, incresing individuals streanth and processing trauma. During graduate school I interned for Morrison child and family services and Grout elementary school continueing my work with at risk youth. After graduate school I continued my work with Morrison and worked providing Crisis intervention and prevention, and intensive home-based therapy for families in crisis. I now specialize in mood disorders, PTSD and CPTSD.

I believe every individual experiences challenges and transitions in life that can significantly impact our mood and behavior. Maybe its past trauma, life transitions, loss, which can make us to feel disconnected. I enjoy working with all gender identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs and socioeconomic groups. There is no right way to live and we can learn so much from each other when given the right opportunities. I am trained in multiple modalities and cater treatment based on individuals needs and try to find ways to help them reach thier individual goals and definition of success. I work with individuals, couples and families.

The first session is very much an informal interview experience of looking at the past impacts on your life, current needs and reaching future goals. It is also a time for the client to ask questions about me and my experience, types of treatment and together we will create a treatment plan.