Therapist – Brian Garrison Counseling, LLC
Brian Garrison Counseling, LLC is a therapy practice based in Seattle, Washington, operated by Brian R. Garrison, MA, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Garrison holds a master’s degree and maintains a license as an LMHC in the state of Washington.
The practice is oriented around relational psychodynamic therapy, with a clinical emphasis on facilitating interpersonal connection as a vehicle for processing emotional pain. Garrison describes the therapeutic work as helping clients discover their authentic self, develop honesty in relationships, and increase their capacity for meaningful connection with others. Core specialties include depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and work with survivors of spiritual abuse.
Prior to his counseling practice, Garrison accumulated a range of professional experiences that inform his current clinical work. These include wilderness guiding, social work with homeless young adults in the Seattle area, and chaplaincy work focused on trauma recovery and human dignity. These backgrounds reflect a long-term engagement with populations navigating adversity, disconnection, and identity questions.
The practice’s stated approach centers on the healing that relational engagement can provide, with clients supported through collaborative exploration of how past patterns and relational wounds shape current emotional functioning. The clinician’s background in chaplaincy suggests familiarity with spiritual and existential dimensions of client experience, which may be relevant for those who have encountered harm within religious settings.
A link to Garrison’s Psychology Today profile is referenced on the website, which may contain additional information regarding session formats, fees, insurance, and scheduling. Specific details about telehealth availability, in-person session options, insurance panels accepted, and the year the practice was established were not explicitly stated in the publicly available website content at the time of review. Prospective clients seeking scheduling or intake information are directed to contact the practice through available channels.