My name is Michaela Garrison, I am a PMHNP-BC licensed in South Carolina to treat mental health conditions with the help of medications and therapy.
My focus areas of practice are the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and insomnia.
My approach to mental health care prioritizes your unique needs and personality. I want to give you the tools to overcome your struggles, and guide you along the way. I use a very open-minded and non judgmental approach to care. We all struggle sometimes to be our best selves. With the help of motivational interviewing, I focus on your intrinsic motivation to make positive changes.
I typically see patients that struggle with mood disorders. Many of the patients I see, have dealt with anxiety, depression, trauma and sleep issues for years, prior to seeking help. I use many open ended questions during visits to prioritize self-awareness. Life can be stressful and I try my best to make you comfortable during our visits.
I encourage my patients to focus one or two goals at a time. The big picture can be so overwhelming and paralyze us, preventing positive change. During our first session I will try to get to know you, your history and experiences during past treatments. If there are things that helped you in the past, let me know!
