Garrick Lawton, LPC

Georgia LPC focused on recovery and resilience

Stress and anxiety
Addiction recovery support
Trauma and grief work

About Garrick Lawton

Garrick Lawton is a licensed counselor practicing in Georgia and the owner of Lawton Counseling and Addiction Services inc. He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and works with clients through a mix of private pay and most in-state insurance plans. Garrick has built experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, process trauma and abuse, and navigate grief and loss. He approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that personal strengths can be used to overcome life’s challenges. Garrick emphasizes the courage involved in seeking a more fulfilling and happier life and aims to offer support and empowerment as clients take steps toward change. His practice centers on helping clients build awareness as a pathway to transformation, summed up in his motto - Awareness Creates Change. For inquiries or to learn more about services, contact the practice at [email protected]

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

Anger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Garrick Lawton have?

Garrick Lawton has 8 years of professional experience.

Is Garrick Lawton a licensed therapist?

Yes. Garrick holds the LPC credential. License details are GA LPC LPC013669.

In which languages does Garrick Lawton provide therapy?

Garrick provides therapy in English.

Where is Garrick Lawton located?

Garrick is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Garrick Lawton as my therapist?

You can work with Garrick through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Garrick Lawton work with international clients?

Garrick Lawton does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Garrick Lawton cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Garrick integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports action toward personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, helping with issues like abandonment, relationship difficulties, and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can aid with depression, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work, and Garrick treats that as a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address, adapting strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy with Garrick is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, continue work during relocations or schedule changes, and maintain continuity of care. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver effective, goal-focused support without requiring an in-person visit.

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