Garrett Counseling

Garrett Counseling prides itself on providing evidenced-based therapeutic services. All of the staff are trained in a variety of modalities and are up to date on research regarding therapeutic techniques and modalities including personality disorders. You can be certain that the staff will take time to listen to you, understand your situation and provide therapy services that are able to meet your individual needs.

We offer premarital, marriage counseling, and couples therapy at our office in Huntsville, Alabama. Whether you prefer online or in-person counseling services, you are welcome to contact us at (256) 239-5662 to schedule an appointment and find counseling services that can help you and your partner navigate various life changes and challenges.

We offer counseling for anxiety both online and in-person at our office in Huntsville, Alabama (masks are currently required, regardless of vaccination status, according to CDC guidelines). All of our counselors are trained and experienced in implementing effective counseling and management for anxiety, depression, ptsd, and more. Whether clients prefer online or in-person, we offer a wide range of options to fit various needs, preferences, and schedules.

We accept most major insurances in office or on telehealth. We also have private pay and sliding scale options.

Yes, whenever you call to set up an appointment be sure to notify our office staff of your preference. However, depending on which therapist you want there may be waiting times.

All Garrett Counseling clinicians hold at minimum a master level degree in their field whether that be social work or counseling and are either working towards or holding a professional license in their field including ALC, LPC, LPC-S and LMSW, or LICSW. You can read about each on our team page!

Yes, we offer a sliding scale. Even if you have insurance but are in a place where you can’t afford your copay, we might be able to help. You can complete the form on our website before you even call to set the appointment up!

Yes we do! We have other offices in Jacksonville and in Boaz. We additionally have some telehealth options depending on your source of payment.

Yes we do have counselors who work with clients with Bipolar Disorder. We do not have any doctors on staff that prescribe medications.

Yes, our team does see children under 5 at our Huntsville, AL location. We have a team that accepts Alabama Medicaid and BCBS that see children and parents under 5 years old for counseling.

We accept Medicaid for 21 years and younger with a referral from your child's primary care physician at our Huntsville office location.

Yes! We do provide testing for ADHD. Our counselors have completed an intensive training focused on ADHD experiences and best practices for treatment. Our ADHD assessment typically takes 3 sessions to complete. It consists of a general intake on client history, an in-depth ADHD specific assessment, and a session to review results and discuss next steps.

Yes, our team can work with you to schedule out appointments. We do schedule out appointments months at a time to ensure you get consistent care. However, we understand that many clients work swing shift or may be on call health professionals. We will work with you to ensure you get consistent care.

We have a team of counselors who have experience and training in helping young adults transition from college to professional life. This stress is common among young adults and with just a few sessions there can be major relief.

At Garrett Counseling in Huntsville, AL we have a team of counselors and supervisors who have extensive experience with helping people who struggle with depression. For many families, family counseling is beneficial. We offer a variety of approaches to support people who have depressive symptoms or who my have depression.

We offer a private pay rate for all offices, including Huntsville, Alabama. We accept all major credit cards.

At Garrett Counseling we continue to stay up-to-date in regards to the development of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As of July 29, 2021 our current protocol is as follows: We are now requiring masks for all people, no matter vaccination status, as the CDC is requesting. We will continue to use the parking lot as our waiting room, with only clients (and 1 parent, if needed) in the office space. Clients may use our app to log in for their sessions. Directions will be provided at the door, as well as hand sanitizer. If you’d like to keep your appointment or schedule one, but you are concerned about your health, our counselors are happy and equipped to do video therapy meetings. Please call us at (256) 239-5662 to schedule an appointment and decide whether masked, in-person or online sessions work best for you.

In order to provide the best counseling experience for our clients in Huntsville, Alabama, there are a few things we do at our office to help ease anxiety, especially for teens. During first appointments, our counselors will typically review the information provided by the client before the session and discuss symptoms and the client's goals or hopes for the sessions. Counselors will also review the counseling process, HIPAA, discuss informed consent, and start to get to know the client in order to best address their concerns. Our office is safe, bright, and friendly, and our counselors are committed to ensuring clients feel safe and comfortable when they are in session.