My name is Ernest E. Garrett III, and I have 18 years of post-graduate MSW-level social work experience, within special education settings and the private practice setting. I am currently practicing full-time as a Deaf LCSW therapist/clinician in private practice, which is a dream come true, post-pandemic! I take pride in being able to communicate effectively with diverse clients from all walks of life. I received my M.S.W. degree from Gallaudet University, and I am licensed at the clinical level in Missouri, Wisconsin, the District of Columbia, Louisiana (Inactive Status), and Alabama, as well as pending applications for licensure status in a host of other states.
I regard myself a specialist in the provision of culturally sensitive and competent clinical social work services; I offer such services in a culturally affirmative and linguistically accessible environment; I render services with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed populations in general and disability populations in particular.
Professional experience
18 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Dr Garrett did an excellent job at helping me find solutions to my issues. He provided context and tool to help me find the answers while being encouraging and understanding.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Ernest for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I highly commend Dr. Garrett, III for his exceptional cultural sensitivity and awareness, which makes communicating with him effortless and judgment-free. As a deaf individual, it's refreshing to find a therapist who not only understands my perspective but also communicates effectively in my language. Dr. Garrett's ability to connect with and understand people from diverse backgrounds is remarkable. My sessions with him, aimed at improving my social skills, have been incredibly beneficial. I confidently recommend Dr. Garrett to anyone seeking a compassionate and understanding therapist.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
As a current patient of Dr. Garrett, I can say that he meets my needs of a therapist every session. He supports me and helps me think things out in ways that I need, and understands me based on our previous conversations and my experiences. He was been a crucial part of my healing and self-reflective process this past year. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a therapist and needs emotional support through whatever it may be.
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Ernest for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Garrett is an incredible therapist and he has helped me so much throughout one of the most strenuous and tumultuous times in my life. I immediately saw enormous growth thanks to him, and I cannot believe how wonderful his services have been. I am so thankful for him and his help. It has been a blessing!!
Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Very pleasant, caring,relatable,professional,easy to talk too
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I enjoy talking to him about my problems.
Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
After my last therapist left, Dr.Garrett helped me transition to a new therapist, he was understanding and being careful with my nerves about discussing my trauma with a new person after confiding in someone else and being let down by other therapists in the past. He really helped me learn to take pride in my work and my journey, and I owe him so much for helping me with everything over this past year.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Garrett is a great guy. He is knowledgeable and comfortable to talk with. It's a great connection that we are building. I am grateful and look forward to our meetings.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I am grateful for the time that Dr. Garrett made for me and his process for therapy was exceptional.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and anger management
Dr. Garrett is an excellent therapist. He listened well, was supportive, helped me to plan and achieve my goals, and communicated well. I highly recommend him!
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr. Garrett has been very helpful so far. I highly recommend him. He listened well, understood and confirmed what I am struggling with, and has provided me with great insight into what I can/need to do to reduce my stress and anxiety, and reach my goals.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coaching, and adhd
He's great, very easy to talk to
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Dr Garrett is professional and a pleasure to heal with. I have nothing but positive words to say about him.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Dr. Garrett is kind, capable and has really helped me so much.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Overall amazing
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Ernest for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Garret III is very professional and understanding to my unique situation. I will definitely be recommending him to others
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Offers insightful therapy sessions and great resolution tactics
Written on Nov 28, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I can't say enough positive things about my experience with Dr. Garrett, III. He has a warm, expressive, and caring personality. He is very supportive and genuinely cares about me and my goals. Importantly, he's a great listener and has made a variety of observations based on what I've shared that have helped me learn more about myself. Working with him has made noticeable improvements in my life, and I'm very grateful!
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 months on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Garrett is the best listener and communicator I have ever been in therapy with—a great and friendly person who’s easy to work with
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He’s an amazing doctor, and I would recommend him to anyone. Kind, helpful.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Always perceptive, always has valuable insight, and always makes a solid observation.
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
While I have just began working with Dr. Garrett, he is a knowledgeable and expert therapist. He is kind, thoughtful, brilliant, hard working, inquisitive and willing to learn about new things.
He helps me to feel seen; better understand my self, thoughts, & emotions; and identifies patterns that I am personally unaware of.
Written on Jul 05, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
I have been in and out of therapy for a few years with different therapists. I finally feel like I can see the world with a brighter light thanks to Dr Garrett.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Dr. Garrett is an excellent therapist, goes above and beyond to make sure I am okay, and provides ways to better me as a person. I hugely appreciate his efforts to help me.
Written on Jun 17, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
EG3. What can I say? I’m a mental health professional. I’ve benefited from therapy at times of difficulty. I’m so glad I found Ernest Garret III as I’m going through a divorce after almost 30 years of marriage. He’s smart. He pays attention. He’s punctual. Most of all he shows how much he cares. He’s challenged me at times and just supported at others. It seems like each session has a clear message by the time we’re done. I highly recommend EG3. I’m just hoping his schedule doesn’t book completely now!
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Ernest and I have only had a few meetings so far, but he's been fantastic to work with. Very thoughtful - takes time to listen without judgment, and also confirms what I'm saying to let me know that he understands and that we're on the same page about how I'm doing. I was looking for a therapist who is steady, reliable, empathetic, and clear in communication, and Ernest has been all of those things. I'm very grateful and highly recommend.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Ernest for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
excellent service all around when I really needed some critical support, worth the money.
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Ernest for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
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