Patrick Garner

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in working with adults and adolescents in high-intensity settings, including correctional facilities and crisis environments. My clinical training is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Gestalt interventions, and existential approaches. I also integrate trauma-informed care into all of my work.

Throughout my career, I’ve supported individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, anger, life transitions, and identity-related concerns. I have extensive experience working with individuals impacted by the criminal justice system, as well as those managing high levels of stress, pressure, or emotional overload.

I approach therapy with both compassion and clarity. I value accountability, self-awareness, and practical skill-building, while also creating space to explore deeper patterns, family dynamics, and personal meaning. My goal is to help clients not only reduce symptoms, but build insight and long-term resilience.

My approach is collaborative, direct, and insight-oriented.

I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and restructure unhelpful thought patterns, while also using Solution-Focused strategies to build momentum toward meaningful change. For clients interested in deeper exploration, I incorporate existential and Gestalt-based techniques to increase self-awareness and emotional integration.

I work from a trauma-informed lens, recognizing how past experiences shape present behaviors, nervous system responses, and relationship patterns. Therapy with me balances structure and reflection — we work on practical tools for managing anxiety, mood, and stress, while also exploring the “why” behind recurring struggles.

I believe therapy should feel both supportive and growth-oriented. My role is not just to listen, but to challenge gently, clarify patterns, and help you move forward with intention.

In our first session, you can expect a structured but conversational intake process. We’ll review what brings you to therapy, your relevant history, and what you would like to change or improve.

I focus on understanding both your current stressors and the larger context of your life — relationships, work, family dynamics, and past experiences that may still be influencing you. You can expect thoughtful questions, space to speak openly, and collaborative goal-setting.

By the end of our first session, most clients leave with:

• Greater clarity about their challenges
• An initial treatment direction
• Practical next steps or coping strategies to begin applying immediately

My aim is for you to feel heard, respected, and confident that we have a clear path forward.