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Hey, I'm Lindsay Garrett. I am an LCSW-S and have been in the field for over twelve years. I primarily work with kids, teens, parents, and families to support them through trauma processing, transition support, and when life gets hard. I am also passionate about working with LGBTQ+ folks.
My approach
My practice is rooted in attachment, interpersonal neurobiology, and psychodynamic strategies. In non-therapy nerd speak, that means we explore the root of the issue, not just the symptoms, tapping into your inner child, your history, and the experiences that led you to where you are today. I tailor each session to what works best for each person, it's never one size fits all.
My focus
I help kids process the trauma effects in their brain and their body, and integrate them in ways that allows the trauma effects to resolve. They will also learn how trauma affects their brain and body, and ways they can cope with those things that they can use for the rest of their lives. And I collaborate with parents to apply those things at home. I also help overwhelmed and harried parents find joy in their lives again, and get out of the cycle of survival mode and yelling at their kids.
My communication style
Clients come to me for a therapist who is direct, candid, and doesn't sugarcoat, because therapy should be a place where you feel seen and empowered. Sessions with me are designed to meet the needs of the brain AND the body. Together, we will find your confident self. And we always go at your pace, never pushing to a place you don’t feel ready to be.
My journey to mental healthcare
Working with kids has been my jam for most of my life, beginning with my giant family, which led to babysitting, and then many years of being a camp counselor. My fascination with tiny humans led me to specialize in children and families in college, and eventually to work in adoption. It sounded like a great way to work with kids and make the world a better place. During my twelve years working in adoption, I found myself drawn to complex and heavy topics like trauma, neurobiology, attachment, and grief. Love me a challenge, y’all. I love that moment when I am working with a family, a person, a parent, or a kid, and I can see where it just clicks. Where they start to get what we have been working toward. When we feel in sync and full of hope. It never gets old.
My goals for you
You should get exactly what you want out of our work together, so goal setting is always collaborative and client led. We set goals at the beginning and choose one to work toward, and they are always fluid. We can tweak or overhaul them at any time, because life moves fast, and where you were at the beginning may not match the messy middle.
My first session with you
At our first session, we will do a holistic intake where I learn more about you as a person and a parent, your history, your relationships, what issues you want to focus on in therapy, and what environmental factors, mental health issues, medical issues, or other struggles may be contributing to your current situation. I’ll also talk more about myself as a therapist, and answer any questions you have, so you can feel sure we are the right fit.
