Counselor Tabitha, LMSW

Location(s): Leeds

Tabitha joined the Garrett Counseling team in 2026 and has been practicing for over two years. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and earned her Master’s degree from Samford University in 2025.

She primarily utilizes a person-centered therapeutic approach that incorporates both CBT and DBT. Tabitha says, “I strive to be present with the client to support a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship while incorporating helpful practices for the client to apply in daily life, enhancing quality of life.” She enjoys working with adults with a special passion for those with substance use concerns and those who have experienced trauma.

Highlights -
Tabitha practices wellness by engaging in prayer, meditation, yoga, and recovery life/fellowship. She has 3 cats - Mama Cat, Bodhi, and Lola Cat. Her favorite books include The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, The Bible, The Seven Principles Of Making a Marriage Work by John Gottman, and No Mud No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh. She finds a special connection with Sophia Petrillo from The Golden Girls. Tabitha says, "Sophia is a strong, independent woman with a great sense of humor, doesn't take herself so seriously, and who speaks her mind."