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My name is Ernest E. Garrett III, and I have 16 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
17yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping 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, Military and Veterans 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, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Ernest Garrett, III. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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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