Sep 19, 2023 | Current Events, Therapy, Uncategorized
In her book Lessons From Plants, Beronda Montgomery wrote, “We are best able to create access for and support the success of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds when we appreciate the gifts that each of them has to offer.” Within our practice...
Jun 16, 2023 | Current Events, For Patients, LGBTQ+, Uncategorized
As our nation turns attention to Pride Month, we thought this would be a great time to share our favorite resources to help the LGBTQ+ Community care for their mental health. Helpful LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources In Alabama Magic City Acceptance Center: The Magic...
Mar 24, 2023 | Current Events, Military, Therapy, Uncategorized
Mental health professionals play a critical role in supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals and families, including those who have served or are currently serving in the military. However, it’s important for mental health professionals to...
Aug 3, 2022 | Current Events, Uncategorized, Wellness
Over the past few years many people have transitioned to a “work from home” set-up. The traditional office space was abandoned, mainly due to the changes that COVID-19 brought, but also because people found that productivity does not necessarily increase in the...
Jun 17, 2022 | Anxiety, Connection, Current Events, Uncategorized
The pandemic has brought about a new way of life for most of us, and you may find yourself asking “How can I connect when I don’t want to leave my house?” Being around people can still feel a little scary. While the threat of Covid-19 has decreased thanks to vaccines,...
Dec 23, 2021 | Current Events, Uncategorized
It seems that the news these days is full of negativity. Whether it’s a world event on social media or a local accident on the nightly news or an act of violence interrupting your viewing, the negativity in the airways far outweighs anything positive. What you might...
Jun 9, 2021 | Anxiety, Current Events, Uncategorized
You’re Not Alone Many people are suffering from what is being called “no-mask anxiety.” Now that we’re told we don’t have to wear a mask, we’re unsure. Although it sounds simple enough, after all we’ve not regularly worn masks...
Mar 4, 2021 | Current Events, Uncategorized
At Garrett Counseling, we are passionate about ending discrimination, that is why we are backing the CROWN Act. A 2019 research study found that 80% of Black women in the United States had to change their natural hairstyle in order to fit in at their place of work....
Dec 15, 2020 | Current Events, Uncategorized
We are excited to introduce the new mural at our Jacksonville location. We wanted to do something to welcome and express our appreciation to the black community in Jacksonville so we reached out to artist Olivia Clark to have her create a mural for us. About The...
Jun 22, 2020 | Current Events, Grief, Uncategorized
During this time, many of us are grieving. Some may be grieving the death of a loved one; some may be grieving other types of loss like the loss of a job or cancelled special events, such as graduations and weddings. No matter what type of grief you are experiencing,...
Jun 20, 2020 | Current Events, Uncategorized
Garrett Counseling stands in solidarity with our Black counselors, community, and clients. We support the Black Lives Matter movement, protesters, and any other activists, communities, and leaders who fight systemic and institutionalized racism. Now is the time for...
Jun 17, 2020 | Current Events, Stress, Uncategorized
Essential workers have found themselves in the spotlight and on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. This time has caused us to take a deeper look at what an essential worker is… What at one point was healthcare workers and first responders, now includes even...
