Garrett Beaman

About Garrett

I believe every human being has a profound capacity for growth and healing.

However, internal struggles such as fear, trauma and self-doubt, as well as external pressures and life circumstances, can create barriers that leave us feeling disconnected or unable to move toward the life we envision for ourselves. From a humanistic viewpoint, mental health challenges arise when one’s drive for self-direction and authentic choice becomes constrained by these internal and external limitations. In other words, feeling "stuck".

I have personally navigated these "stuck" feelings for many years in my past, and with the help of my own supportive relationships and intensive therapeutic work, I've had some grounding realizations.  First, change is always possible, and it must come from within.  No one can do the work for you, but others can provide the safety and support to make the work possible.  Second, challenging emotions are part of the human experience and deserve acknowledgement.  Healthy expressions of shame, rage, disgust, and guilt can all be a valuable part of our healing process.

In practice, I aim to create a secure and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients are free to express their entire self, including the parts that feel contradictory, dishonorable, painful, or are difficult to name. I primarily utilize humanistic/person-centered counseling theories in session, which over the years have taught me that consistent warmth, compassion, and curiosity are essential to fostering meaningful change. My role is to listen intently, identify and process patterns that may no longer be serving my clients, and explore new ways of being within the safety of a healthy therapeutic relationship.

It would be an honor to sit with you and collaborate on this challenging and rewarding work. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, identity exploration, or are seeking deeper understanding and growth, I encourage you to reach out and see if I am the right counselor for you.

Background

I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine at Boston University, where I began honing my interests in neuroscience, behavioral medicine, substance use counseling, and sex therapy. I have experience working in hospital settings with victims of violence, leading intensive outpatient groups for people with depression, and counseling people navigating drug and behavioral addictions.  I am currently pursuing LMHC licensure in the state of Massachusetts.  In order to fulfill my licensure requirements and meet the needs of my clients, I attend weekly supervision sessions with Dr. Lee Kinsey, PhD, LMHC.  Supervision and consultation help me stay up-to-date on best practices, encourage introspection, and ultimately support the needs of all my clients.