Hello and welcome! My name is Augustina Garba. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a master’s degree in Counseling in May 2002. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I started out working with adult mental health individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. During my internship, I was exposed to working with severely abused and neglected children. This experience was what inspired me to work with children and families. I now provide individual and family therapy sessions targeting anger management for children and at-risk teenagers. My passion has always been to help bring about changes in the lives of individuals and families while partnering with them to create hope in their future.
In 2009, I went into Private Practice. I now work with children, adults, and families, providing individual and family therapy sessions. I also work with adult survivors of childhood abuse. My focus is to help them heal from their trauma and overcome related issues and problems that could develop due to their abuse. These could range from depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic attacks and stress. I work with many individuals and couples in relationship building. I counsel couples with relationship and divorce issues, anger management and domestic violence.
My focus in counseling is to work with you to resolve issues that challenge you and restore self-efficacy to couples, individuals and families. I am supportive in therapy and a good listener. I will collaborate with you, using teaching skills and give you tangible assignments to help you succeed in achieving your goals of finding a long-term meaningful solution. I am consistent and believe in building a trusting and reliable client-therapist relationship.
Additional areas of focus:Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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WI LPC 3758-125
MN LPCC 03852
Reviews
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Augustina is incredibly caring and responsive to my questions and concerns. Listening closely to what I say and providing personal insight from her own life experiences that are extremely close to my own. I also love her Spiritual insight and willingness to share her kindness with me. I feel Blessed to have Augustina as a life coach.
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Augustina for 10 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and grief
Augustina has been an incredible support on my journey. I’ve experienced several mind shifts due to our sessions. I look forward to continuing the work with her as I learn to thrive.
Written on Jan 04, 2026 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She is a very knowledgeable and kind person. She listens and shows compassion to her patients.
Written on Dec 17, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Augustina has been one of my highlights of 2025, she has helped me in more ways than I can express. I know I wouldn't be in the spot I am without her.
Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Augustina is eerily adept at honing in on your real issue(s) in a short amount of time. She is highly skilled, respectful, and effective. I feel so fortunate to have been matched with her.
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Augustina is incredibly kind and thoughtful in her approach. She actively listens to her clients and provides them with practical tips and insights on how to manage their emotions effectively on a weekly basis. She truly is a wonderful therapist!
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Augustina is a calming presence, eager to listen and very kind.
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Very wonderful and understanding therapist
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s so caring and makes me feel like my voice is heard. She’s very encouraging and helps me keep a positive attitude even when I don’t see the light at the end of my tunnel sometimes. She is very experienced and you can tell she’s been doing this for a long time.
Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She listens, supports, and challenges me appropriately.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties
Best therapist I’ve ever had.
Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Augustina has been such a kind, compassionate listener and guide. She is strong in her faith and stands on the word of God! She is nonjudgmental and cheers you on! I would highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She knows what she is talking about and has provided great advice I can apply to my situation
Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatig
Very helpful in a trying time in my life easy to talk to and has great advice .
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I love this app and service . It keeps me accountable and the ease of scheduling is amazing . The therapist I have is the best one I've ever had . Journaling and making sure she can read them is the most helpful thing in the world . I've gone since April not having a pnes seizure . I got reminded of. My tool box and other things to try.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Augustina is a wonderful therapist. Her soft spoken approach with a heart warming smile was very comforting. I have been in therapy for many years and needed to find a new therapist. Augustina was very receptive, kind, and knowledgeable, knowing what question to ask or solution to share. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I am a retired academic health care professional. In the course of my career, I worked with many outstanding professionals in healthcare, including mental healthcare professionals, internists, surgeons, and many other specialists. Augustina is as good as the best professionals I have ever worked with. She really helped me work through the issues that I was facing. I recommend her without reservation for anyone who is seeking the help of a mental healthcare professional.
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She is sweet, kind and understanding. Very helpful and easy to confide in. I love how encouraging and wise she is.
Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She has been wonderful, hopefully she’ll be my therapist when I return.
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Augustina is kind, attentive, and gives great advice. I highly recommend her. She's a wonderful person and has helped me thus far.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I have met with Augustina a couple of times. She is professional, and understanding. She has provided effective feedback and I look forward to continuing sessions with her.
Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd
An optimistic attitude, but with real experience. A well-rounded human being, for my opinion.
Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, comp
Very effective even in a short period of time. Able to get me to think about things differently and reframe my mindset
Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I appreciate Augustina based on her attentiveness to listen, and truly understand me. Her recommendations are aspiring and always specific to seeking goals and positive resolutions.
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I absolutely respect and love Augustina Garba as my therapist and actually wish I could continue to meet with her on a regular basis. I’m grateful to be in therapy now that I’ve been seeing Augustina!
Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I am so grateful to have been matched with Augustina Garba. I think her approach is just what I was looking for in this stage of my healing process. She encourages, instills hope, and provides practical steps I can take to help me heal and adjust my thinking and feelings.
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She's been a blessing
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Having therapy wit Augustina changed my life for better! This has been helping me in so many ways that I can not explain! I'm super thankful to her.
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Augustina has helped me tremendously as I continue to grow and work on myself. She listens attentively to provide new perspectives and daily tools to put into practice. I’m so grateful for my experience with BetterHelp and pairing with Augustina. I look forward to the future and our work together.
Written on Jul 10, 2023 after therapy with Augustina for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Great listener and great advice!
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
She is a very good listener. She asks good questions that dig deep to the core of the issue. Thanks Augustina!
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Augustina takes great care in remembering previous conversations and worries to work through with me, even after weeks time! I appreciate her compassion, reassurance, and consistency to help me. She's been amazing and I'm very glad to have her to talk with.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Garba helped me learn to stand up for myself after two years of emotional abuse from my family. She was understanding and pushed me to break from my isolated shell and do what I wanted for my own health. She gave me exercises and encouraged my emotional expression. She was readily available through messaging and would answer my questions within 24 hours and she checked in on me regularly. I am in a better place now both mentally and emotionally. I will be grateful for the rest of my life.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Garba is always willing to go the extra mile in helping me through my journey. She takes time to reach out to me and shows that she actually cares.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Augustina is both professional and personable. I appreciate that she is always timely and listens. Just recently my youngest sibling passed away - his passing has me in a different place, because of that I have considered a different counselor. This has nothing to do with Augustina . I am okay with continuing with her, but I'm not quite ready to talk to anyone. I can't stress enough that this has nothing to do with Augustina.
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Augustina has been such an incredible help for me these past few months. She is compassionate, kind, and so good at what she does- and I picked up on this right away in our first session. Augustina is so good at going with the flow and asking intuitive questions that drive deep introspection, discussion, and healing. There is a really great balance between her listening & talking/sharing information during sessions. She gives me things to work on between sessions, and she is extremely responsive to any messages that are sent. I highly, highly recommend Augustina.
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Ms. Garba is exactly what I needed in a therapist. Great listener, offers the tools I need when I need them. It's not easy to work through my issues, but well worth the effort. I'm so happy I signed up for Betterhelp!
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Great!
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Augustina is a great therapist. She listens very well and truly cares about your well being. I've been with her for a year and have learned a lot with her. She is awesome. You'll be lucky to have her as a therapist.
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
At first I was hesitant, mostly by the nature of my treatment resistant struggles and previous encounters with new therapists, but after I had an opportunity to let myself be completely vulnerable and unrestrained with Augustina, I found an incredible and compassionate shepherd on my emotional journey to self-betterment. She is kind, caring, and attentive, ensuring I was understood and heard, while at the same time gently guiding me in the right direction, nudging me forward with a tender firmness that persisted even as I reflexively protested. I am thankful for the progress I have made alongside her.
If you are looking for a therapist, I highly recommend Miss Garba, she is a blessing!
Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very positive experience so far!
Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Augustina is a wonderful therapist, that listens attentively and is genuinely interested in the patients well being. She comes with years of experience and is always seeking professional development opportunities.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Augustina has been a fantastic benefit to me so far in helping to process a lot of tough emotions, situations, and we began to talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences, a crucial bases for measures of safety and security then and into Adulthood; and how we interact with it because of those experiences and traumas. Her insight and perspective has been very valuable! And the fact that BetterHelp allows messaging and Augustina is very timely to respond, I felt supported and heard when I felt I needed it. I was able to discuss other alternative and compatible types of therapy that may be useful to me as well, not just talk talk therapy, which is very comprehensive and meets needs virtual therapy can not. Highly recommended!!!
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
I love working with Augustina. I often wish that our sessions could last longer!
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Augustina has been a tremendous source of wisdom and comfort for me as I navigate challenging emotional issues, stress and borderline depression. I have learned and benefited from her counseling.
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
I love her. Not to be dramatic but I'd take a bullet for that woman<3
Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I have only had two sessions with Augustina and she has already helped me become the person I want to be. She provides useful tools to use when life happens and I can imagine her talking me to resolve a situation. Thank you Augustina!
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Augustina has been a big help to me. She is knowledgeable, understanding and gets right to the core of addressing my issues.
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
The first session was excellent. Good communication and flow of thought and topics. I feel more than confident that I'll have more sessions with Augustina.
Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
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