Running on coffee, calendars, and curse words.
Lindsay C. M. Garrett, LCSW-S
(she/her)
It’s me, hi, I’m the therapist, its me.
Sharing knowledge is one of my love languages. If I recommend a book to you, you’re in.
I bake things mostly for myself to eat, and also to bribe others into being friends with me.
Posting up at a coffee shop with my pens, stickers, bullet journal, and a steaming caramel latte on a cold day is my happy place.
I think the oxford comma is one of the only things standing between us and total anarchy.
Brooklyn 99 is my comfort TV on days when I just can’t anymore.
I love me some organizing. Give me a messy closet or an out of whack spreadsheet to sort and I am in #enneagram 1 heaven. Bonus points if I get to color code it.
This Ravenclaw believes wit beyond measure is truly a treasure. And also…when in doubt go to the library.
I have two small humans at home, so my non-work life is mostly doing Barbie hair and playing rounds of Boomerang Fu in between school drop offs and pickups.
How I Got Here
Working with kids has been my jam for most of my life, beginning with my giant family, which led to babysitting, and then many years of being a camp counselor (shout out Camp ET!).
My fascination with tiny humans led me to specialize in children and families in college, and eventually to work in adoption. It sounded like a great way to work with kids and make the world a better place.
During my twelve years working in adoption, I found myself drawn to the complex and heavy topics like trauma, neurobiology, attachment, and grief. Love me a challenge, y’all.
I love that moment when I am working with a family, a person, a parent, or a kid, and I can see where it just clicks. Where they start to get what we have been working toward. When we feel in sync and full of hope. It never gets old.
How I Do Therapy
I believe the bulk of change in therapy comes from the relationship and connection between therapist and client, so I focus on that first and foremost.
Intimately knowing my clients is important, so I tend to ask a lot of questions, ask for examples, and try to get them to tell stories to understand them fully.
I’ll be honest about what I know and what I don’t, and am eager to research what I don’t know.
I am direct and candid, I don’t beat around the bush or sugarcoat things, even when it is hard.
I will sit in the pain and messy emotion, even when my dismissive attachment is screaming that it is so uncomfortable.
I have genuine curiosity about humans, and that makes me a great fit for those who want to do the deeper work of life in therapy.
I am dedicated to helping people heal from trauma and create a deeper connection with their kids.
My training in Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Theraplay, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Synergetic Play Therapy means I have the expertise you need and deserve when navigating trauma and parenting. But at the end of the day, you want to know you’re working with someone who “gets” what it means to be a parent of a child struggling with the effects of trauma, right?
I get it because first, I’m a parent myself, and second, I’ve devoted my career to working with kiddos with trauma. I know that it can feel like there is no light at the end of a very long tunnel. So when we work together, you won’t just get a trained therapist. You’ll get someone who truly understands what you’re going through.
Experience and Education
Degrees
Bachelor of Social Work from University of North Texas
Master of Science in Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor (License #56716)
Certifications & Trainings
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Theraplay
Synergetic Play Therapy
Gottman Level 1
