Jonathan Garber
Therapist, MA, LPC
Jonathan Garber
My Approach
I draw from many different theories of psychology, human development, relationships, and counseling, including Attachment-focused, Cognitive- and Dialectical-Behavioral therapies, Existential, and Family Systems. A theory I like that seems to make room for all of these is called Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). IPNB is rooted in current neurobiological imaging research on healthy human functioning. It views health as the adaptive, flexible, coherent integration of a person’s multifaceted inner and relational life, consisting of emotions, memories, thoughts, narratives, beliefs, relationships, and consciousness, to name a few of these domains.
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“I have lain shallow in crow-picked rock-bed, and even then, the seed splits wide and waits. Maybe it’s true that not a single thing is wasted. Not the furlough or dry ground, not the days of shoveling, knee-deep in manure.”
–Amber C. Haines
Jonathan Garber
I am always hoping to help my clients develop greater freedom and flexibility in order to move forward with their lives. I desire to help people see themselves and their relationships clearly, to have the courage and skill to take responsibility for their mental health and lives, and the wisdom to discern what things may lie outside their ability or capacity to control.
Please know I will treat you and your story with the utmost reverence and confidentiality, whether you have had traumatic experiences or you feel you have no reason to feel as bad as you do. I always seek to understand, and the process of clarification will help you understand yourself better as well. Some hurts are simply better discussed in private with someone other than a friend or family member— especially if that someone is an educated professional trained to listen and engage.
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-Life Transitions
-Emotional Disturbance
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Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Communication Skills, Identity Work, Infertility, Internet Addiction, Men's Issues, Parenting, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Substance Use
What to Expect
The process looks different for each person. It varies based on a person’s personality, particular needs, hopes, and expectations— and on their openness and readiness. One person might be raring to make changes in their life or grapple for insight. Another may simply need a place to rest or grieve, to be seen and heard. Some people are always caring for others but rarely receive care themselves. One person may feel invisible or isolated in their everyday life. Another may feel over-exposed and need a private space to let the mask down and be real with themselves and another person. If you feel confused, overwhelmed, and/or under-resourced to handle a particular issue in your life, counseling can be a good place to start.