Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Garrison.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Sarah. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I have been a licensed social worker since 2004. I moved from Washington to Texas in 2009 and have worked in School Social Work and in Mental Health Hospitals. I have worked with adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues, as well as drug and alcohol issues. I love working with clients to help them identify and accomplish their goals for improved health and wellbeing. In 2014, I decided to pursue my clinical license so that I could go into private practice, and really work in a deeper and more meaningful way with all my clients. I opened Bright Skies Counseling in 2016 and have loved every second of it!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
There have definitely been some unanticipated struggles in opening my own business. It has taken a lot longer than I expected to be able to get approved for insurance panels, which has meant that it has also taken longer to build a clientele to make my business profitable. It has been a learning curve, but I have been able to work through each challenge step by step. I have been able to come up with some creative solutions while getting all the details in place. I’ve also been really blessed with some great community connections and mentors who have helped me every step of the way.
Please tell us about Bright Skies Counseling.
Bright Skies Counseling assesses, diagnoses and treats mental health issues in adults and adolescents. We utilize a strengths based approach and work to partner with each of our clients to help them identify and achieve their goals for well-being. We take an eclectic approach to counseling based on the needs of each client, but often utilize solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. We primarily see clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and difficulty coping with life’s stresses. Using these researches supported approaches, we have had a lot of success helping clients gain the skills they need to improve their mood and feel more in control of their emotions and their health. We are proud that we create a safe and respectful place for all of our clients to work through the things in their life that are causing stress and impacting their mood.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
If I had to start over, I don’t think I’d do anything differently. I’ve really been blessed and challenged in starting this business, and it has developed into something I’m incredibly proud of. We hope to continue to grow and serve our clients and community!
Pricing:
- Our private pay rate is $100 per session, with some options for reduced rates depending on clients’ circumstances.
Contact Info:
- Address: 4645 Wyndham Ln. suite 140, Frisco, TX 75033
- Website: Http://www.brightskiescounseling.com
- Phone: 469-708-9380
- Email: brightskiescounseling@gmail.com
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/bright-skies-counseling-and-consultation-frisco
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