Galen Garbarino, LMFT

My clients describe me as:

I am real and authentic. I show up in the room as I do in my life. I will walk beside you and help you figure out what change looks.

Something to know about my approach is:

Working from a Motivational Interviewing perspective allows me to meet my clients where they are in his/her process of change. MI is a very nonjudgmental, collaborative and respectful therapeutic approach. I also utilize EMDR in the tx of trauma.

Together, we will:

My therapeutic approach is centered in the evolution of how the treatment world is changing. I am an astute listener, a guide, a cheerleader, an accountability coach and, most importantly, provide a healing space for growth.

I specialize in working with people who:

I have extensive training in helping people manage their addictive and compulsive tendencies. I practice from a Harm Reduction perspective which meets people where he/she is in their process of change. I am also trained in EMDR to treat trauma.

I became a therapist because:

People's stories fascinate me! I love meeting people and to be invited into their journey is the greatest honor.