JD Garris

I aim to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel supported as they explore the parts of their lives and relationships that feel stuck, confusing, or overwhelming. 

Many of the people I work with are navigating challenges in intimacy, communication, identity, or life transitions. Sometimes this shows up as conflict in relationships, difficulty with desire or connection, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Together, we slow things down, explore what’s happening beneath the surface, and work toward clarity, growth, and meaningful change.

My approach to counseling is both insight-oriented and practical. I often help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, better understand relational dynamics, and then translate that awareness into concrete tools and skills they can use in daily life. I also emphasize growth through reflection, helping clients notice patterns as they show up in real time within and outside of the therapy space.

I have 15 years of experience working with families, couples, and adolescents, as well as experience in addiction-related work. This background has shaped my understanding of how deeply relationships, environment, and personal history influence the ways we show up in our lives and in connection with others.

I take a collaborative and affirming approach to therapy and welcome clients of all identities, backgrounds, and belief systems. I strive to meet each person with respect, curiosity, and without judgment. My work is informed by a commitment to inclusivity, including support for queer, trans, polyamorous, kink-affirming, and neurodiverse clients. I also maintain a subtle awareness of faith and values in the therapy space and have particular sensitivity to experiences of religious trauma.

Whether you are seeking clarity, healing, or practical tools for change, I look forward to working alongside you as you move toward a more connected and meaningful life.