Garrison Draves

Garrison Draves is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, step-by-step help for people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, and anger. He frames therapy as a partnership and centers the client’s own strengths in each session. Garrison encourages small, achievable changes to build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

He has seven years of professional experience and holds an LCSW credential. Garrison has worked with people dealing with depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and career or life-transition questions. He also supports clients struggling with compassion fatigue and mood-related issues such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

In sessions he uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to try new behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work goal-oriented and practical. Garrison aims to match tools to the client’s needs and pace rather than forcing one method.

He also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and issues related to drug and alcohol addiction. He is mindful of men’s issues, veteran and armed forces concerns, workplace stress, and challenges young adults often face. Garrison works in Arizona and conducts sessions in English.

People who choose him can expect clear conversations, practical steps, and a steady focus on what the client wants to change. He frames setbacks as information and helps plan the next realistic move.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Garrison commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on noticing thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-related problems.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change. This approach uses questions and reflection to build motivation rather than push for immediate decisions. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set concrete, short-term goals and to identify what works so clients can repeat effective steps.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust as progress is tracked. This keeps work relevant and collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to check in during breaks, avoid travel time, or continue care when life is busy. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so arrangements match your routine and needs.