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Garrett Shotwell, LMSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice in Ann Arbor, MI, specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma within LGBTQ+ communities. Garrett approaches therapy from a client centered, humanistic approach that is deeply rooted in empathy and understanding. For Garrett, human connection is at the center of the therapeutic relationship. Garrett meets you where you are, and helps bolster your relationships with all your different parts by using many evidenced-based methodologies and interventions.
Garrett primarily works with individuals and couples aged 16+. On a personal note, Garrett enjoys his time engaging in hiking, yoga, and hanging with his husband and three pups!
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse