Nolan Garvin, MS

In my approach to therapy, I believe that agency, balance, compassion, and mindfulness are essential foundations for healing and personal growth. As a graduate of Benedictine University and a member of the American Psychological Association, I was trained to recognize that the client is the expert in their own life and the primary guide of the therapeutic journey. My role is to offer support, safety, and space for growth. I hold the belief that every individual already possesses the inner resources needed to thrive. Much like an acorn contains everything it needs to become an oak tree, people grow best when given the right conditions.

My goal is to create a warm, secure, and nurturing environment where those conditions can take root and flourish. With a background in mental health, yoga, and experience as a former college athlete, I understand that true wellness encompasses more than just mental health—it includes the physical, social, occupational, and spiritual aspects of life. I aim to help clients not only reduce symptoms but build lives that feel meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, using a flexible and integrative approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. My therapeutic work draws from a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Therapy (BT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing (SE), among others.

While techniques and interventions are important, I believe it is the quality of the therapeutic relationship that serves as the true catalyst for healing. I strive to create a space grounded in warmth, respect, and genuine care. Rather than focusing on “fixing” or “curing,” my goal is to support clients in uncovering and activating their innate potential for growth and transformation. It is through connection, compassion, and consistent support that lasting, meaningful change occurs.

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