Mike

Mr Mike Garrison

Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

“I wasn't always a therapist - I have worked in the Fortune 500 world and have also owned my own small business.”

About Me

I've worked in the Fortune 500 world and owned my own small business. This background helps me understand the unique mental and emotional pressures of life transitions, and career challenges. I offer a grounded space to explore your concerns and find practical ways forward. I help individuals navigate complex personal landscapes. Clients value my relatable approach and my focus on practicality and tangible steps forward.

Approach

Having moved between corporate settings and running a business, I shape therapy to be pragmatic and reflective—focused on small, testable shifts that add up. Sessions in Denver or online, in English, tend to blend focused skill practice with paced processing work, and I often set simple between-session steps so momentum continues. I keep a steady, collaborative tempo: clear goals, check-ins, and gentle experiments rather than open-ended drift. This approach suits adults juggling career pressures, life changes, or chronic stress who want practical progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Life Transitions

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

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  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

Credentials

Registrations

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Qualifications

Regis University

Service Areas

Denver Office

In-person & Online

Auraria

Denver, Colorado

United States