Garrison Draves, LCSW
Licensed in Wisconsin · 7 years in practice
Garrison Draves is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, goal-minded therapy.
License and registration
- LCSW, Wisconsin
- 9732 - 123 · expires February 2027
- LCSW, Arizona
- LCSW-22872 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1568017986 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
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About Garrison
Garrison Draves is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, goal-minded therapy. He uses clear, direct methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family tensions, and mood struggles. He approaches sessions as a partner in problem solving.
Garrison believes clients know their own story and brings tools to help them change patterns that hold them back. He emphasizes small, achievable steps that build confidence over time.
Background and approach
His background includes seven years of clinical experience working with issues such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes. He also addresses compassion fatigue, communication problems, and workplace struggles. Those concerns are discussed in straightforward terms and connected to practical strategies clients can try between sessions.
Garrison draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. That mix helps people reframe thoughts, strengthen motivation, and set concrete goals. Sessions are paced to match each person's needs and readiness for change.
Located in Arizona, he works with adults facing a range of life challenges. Garrison aims to create a calm, focused space where clients can identify next steps, test new behaviors, and track progress. He offers support while encouraging autonomy and growth.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Garrison lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Garrison names
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Online support
Approach-driven care through online sessions
Garrison uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. CBT helps people notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person's own reasons for change and can help with addictions or wavering motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then recommend a plan that blends techniques to fit those needs. This is a collaborative process that can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can fit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to try different formats as needs change.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family tensions, depression, trauma, intimacy issues, anger, and self-esteem among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and goal oriented, using clear techniques to reframe thoughts, boost motivation, and set achievable steps.
How long has he been practicing?
He has seven years of professional clinical experience working with a variety of mood, relationship, and addiction-related issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with licensure noted for Wisconsin and Arizona and is based in Arizona.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by using the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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