Garrett Schwindt (he/him)

As a marriage and family therapist, I have specific training to help all forms of relationships find their stride. Whether you are a couple, open, polyamorous, or exploring what non-monogamy means for your relationship I am here by your side. Relationship struggles can happen at any stage of life and you and your partner(s) don't have to navigate them alone.

Is there a part of you that is afraid your authentic self is not good enough or will not be accepted? But also a part of you that is aching to explore your true self and desires? As a gay man myself you can be confident your therapist can share in some of the unique experiences those in the LGBT+ community navigate on a daily basis. Our work can include questioning or exploring your sexual or gender identity, coming out, navigating relationships, and so much more.

Grief is a part of life that surfaces during death, loss, breakups, identity shifts, and more. As a grief therapist, I guide clients through the often overwhelming emotions that accompany these changes. Together, we can explore how grief impacts your identity, relationships, and sense of purpose, while fostering resilience and healing through personalized coping strategies and meaningful rituals.

I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients navigate their concerns by identifying and engaging different "parts" of themselves. In IFS, you will learn to recognize these internal parts that can drive behaviors, emotions, and beliefs. I'll help you explore these parts with curiosity, understanding their role in coping with past traumas or managing present concerns. Through this approach, you'll develop self-compassion, achieve balance, and foster healing.

I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients navigate concerns by focusing on attachment patterns and emotional experiences within their relationships and partnerships. Through EFT, I'll help you identify and express underlying emotions that fuel conflict or create distance. I'll guide you in understanding how unmet needs and attachment wounds impact your relationships. By fostering emotional connection and empathy, you'll build secure, supportive, and sustainable relationships.

I support clients in grief and trauma therapy by creating a safe space to process painful experiences. I practice trauma-informed care to help clients understand and work through intense emotions and memories. I'll guide you in reconstructing stories, honoring lost connections, and finding meaning after death or loss. By fostering resilience and self-compassion, we can gradually rebuild a sense of safety, reconnection with yourself, and purpose.