- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and ACT methods
About Garrick
Garrick Lawton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Garrick also addresses related topics like attachment issues, body image, codependency, and communication problems.
He approaches sessions in a straightforward, person-centered way. Garrick listens first and helps people name what is most troubling. He uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based work to help people make small changes that matter in daily life.
Garrick has run his own counseling practice and has experience working with people navigating loss, substance concerns, and the fallout from difficult relationships. He combines client-centered listening with skills-based strategies when needed. Sessions may include noticing patterns, practicing new ways of responding, and building clearer goals.
People seeking help for anger, compulsive behaviors, or problems related to attachment will find an approach that mixes emotion-focused understanding with behavioral skills. Garrick emphasizes clear steps and steady effort rather than quick fixes.
He offers services in English and operates from Georgia. The practice accepts private pay and most in-state insurance according to the original biography. To begin, the typical route is to use the site's matching steps and schedule an initial appointment.
How Garrick blends approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then pick actions that matter to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to change mood and stress. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and self-view; it can help with trust, communication, and attachment-related worries.Choosing an approach is part of the work. Garrick will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That may mean starting with skills from CBT, bringing in acceptance strategies from ACT, or focusing on attachment issues where those matter most.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, avoiding travel time, and keeping continuity during life changes. The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises, practice skills together, and set simple between-session tasks to make progress over time.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a person-centered style combined with practical skills from cognitive and acceptance-based approaches to address day-to-day challenges.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience as a counselor in Georgia.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients according to the provided information.
How are fees and payment handled?
The original biography states the practice accepts private pay and most in-state insurance and that cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the site's See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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