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. It. 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 and partner with them to create hope in their future.
In 2009, I went into Private Practice. I work with children, adults, and families, providing individual and family therapy sessions. I also work with adult survivors of childhood abuse to help them heal from trauma and to overcome related issues and problems that could develop due to them been abused, ranging 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.
I look forward to working with you!
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, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Post-traumatic stress
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LPC 3758-125
MN LPCC 03852
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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 listens and truly cares. Some people just go through the motions of being your therapist, but not her. You can tell she takes her job seriously and really wants the best out come for you. She is a true blessing. I’m glad we met because she is helping me get through a lot.
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes