- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Garrison
Garrison Draves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience. He practices in Arizona and works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, anger, and related life challenges.
He emphasizes a straightforward, collaborative style. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings and on habits that reduce reactive anger and ongoing tension.
Garrison uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. He blends these with motivational interviewing when people are working on substance use or cutting through ambivalence about change. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
In sessions he helps people notice thought patterns that fuel anger, test more helpful responses, and set small achievable goals. He also addresses related issues like shame, isolation, workplace strain, and life transitions that can increase frustration.
People can expect clear feedback, short-term planning, and work that links therapy to daily life. He offers sessions in English and practices under his LCSW credential. To begin, readers should use the site's matching steps to schedule an initial appointment and review session details.
How his approaches translate to online work
Garrison uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused work that can adapt well to remote sessions. CBT focuses on noticing and changing thought patterns and behaviors that escalate anger, and it includes practical exercises people can practice between meetings. Solution-focused therapy centers on clear, short-term goals and identifying what already works so clients can build small changes quickly.Motivational interviewing is also part of his approach when people are dealing with substance use or uncertainty about change. It involves exploring personal motivation and resolving mixed feelings so people can make decisions that fit their values. Garrison treats finding the right mix of methods as a collaborative process and will help clients decide which approach fits their needs and goals.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-in meetings when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in everyday contexts and bring real-life examples into conversation without promising a particular format.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He helps with losing temper, built-up resentment, and living with someone else's anger. He also connects anger to stress, relationship strain, and past trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a practical, collaborative approach. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working with stress, addictions, mood concerns, and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credentialed as WI LCSW and AZ LCSW, and he practices in Arizona.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.