Garret

Dr Garret Barnwell

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

I am guided by what you bring to the therapeutic process and value the importance of the relationship. My work is grounded in almost a decade of clinical experience, evidence and theory Psychoanalysis requires a longer-term commitment and my goal is to meet you where you are and offer you accompaniment at this moment.

About Me

I offer a safe, collaborative space where your unique experience guides our work. With almost a decade of clinical experience, I accompany individuals ready for a deeper, longer-term exploration. My psychoanalytic approach meets you exactly where you are, fostering a strong, accompanying relationship. Clients seeking sustained support to understand themselves more fully will find a dedicated guide here.

Approach

I follow what you bring and let the relationship shape the pace and focus, gently exploring patterns that feel most alive in the room. In-person in Berkeley and via secure online sessions in English, I hold a steady, attentive frame so we can notice recurring feelings, sudden shifts, and the small enactments that point to deeper meaning. Sessions move between close attention to present moments and linking them to earlier experiences, with occasional reflections between meetings to support continuity. People seeking sustained, reflective work often find this steady, inquisitive rhythm useful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications


Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Nelson Mandela University (NMU)

Registrations


Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Online

In-person & Online

North Shattuck

San Francisco, California

United States