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Garrison Draves, LCSW
Arizona
LCSW - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Garrison
Garrison Draves is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience based in Arizona. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, family conflict, depression, trauma and abuse, and related issues. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical steps to manage problems.
Draves centers his work on concrete tools that change thinking and behavior. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. The emphasis is on clear strategies rather than abstract theory.
When someone brings addiction or substance concerns, he combines motivational work with action-focused planning to build momentum for change. For mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns he helps identify patterns that keep problems going and teaches skills to interrupt them.
He also addresses relationship and communication problems by breaking situations into manageable steps. This can include setting practical goals, rehearsing conversations, and tracking small changes over time. Work on anger, intimacy-related concerns, or guilt and shame follows the same concrete approach.
Draves aims to make sessions straightforward and usable in daily life. He supports people handling work stress, career shifts, seasonal mood changes, and issues common among veterans and young adults. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the provider flow.
How his approaches translate to online work
Garrison uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Online sessions focus on noticing those patterns, practicing new responses, and setting small homework tasks to try between meetings. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify what a person wants to change and to boost readiness; in remote sessions this often looks like brief planning, reviewing wins, and adjusting goals together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats approach selection as a collaborative process and will help clients choose techniques based on their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That may mean emphasizing skills practice, focused problem solving, or readiness-building in early sessions.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm exact options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, sessions that avoid travel time, or options that reduce the need to be on camera. Many people find this flexibility helps them maintain consistent work on skills and goals.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflict, depression, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as anger and self-esteem.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices alternative ways of thinking and acting in day-to-day life.
What other methods does he use in sessions?
He integrates Motivational Interviewing to build commitment for change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, practical goals.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is he based and what languages are supported?
He is based in Arizona and conducts sessions in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking through the platform.
How are sessions paid for and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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