Nolan Garrett, LPC

Nolan Garrett is an LPC with 25 years of counseling experience based in Texas. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family strain, ADHD, grief, trauma and other life changes. Nolan writes and talks plainly with clients, aiming to make the first step feel manageable and practical.

He earned a Master of Education from Southwest Texas State University, now Texas State University, and has worked in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health settings, and private practice. That range of settings influences how he responds to different kinds of problems and life stages.

Nolan is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Texas Counseling Association, and CHADD, and he served as president of a regional counseling association. Those affiliations reflect a long commitment to the field and to professional exchange with colleagues.

In sessions he offers an accepting, nonjudgmental stance where clients can talk through what matters most. Nolan describes therapy as collaborative work that asks for effort from both the client and the therapist. He focuses on practical next steps and learning ways to manage feelings and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

He acknowledges that therapy is not magic but can lead to meaningful change when people do the work. Nolan encourages those feeling overwhelmed by symptoms or relationship strain to consider taking that first step and to explore whether his approach feels like a good fit.

How evidence-based approaches guide online work

Nolan uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems like anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and lift mood; this involves practicing new skills and testing them in everyday situations. Another approach emphasizes managing strong emotions and impulsive reactions through skill-building in emotional awareness and regulation, which can help with anger, ADHD-related impulsivity, and mood swings.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Nolan treats it as a collaborative decision. He will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, lifestyle, and what feels most useful in real life. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked and new needs appear.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include easier fitting of therapy into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins that work during a break, and options that reduce travel time. Many licensed professionals find online work convenient for maintaining continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.