Garie Connell, LCSW

Hi, I’m Garie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in psychotherapy, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and medical social work. My background includes hospital-based social work, consultation and liaison services, and working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I have extensive experience with complex clinical presentations, interdisciplinary teams, and healthcare systems. In addition to my private practice, I provide clinical supervision and training to emerging social workers and am currently pursuing advanced psychoanalytic training focused on psychodynamic treatment, attachment, and object relations theory.

I offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where clients can explore their emotions, relationships, and experiences with curiosity and without judgment. My approach goes beyond managing symptoms, helping clients understand deeper patterns, gain insight into their emotional lives, and develop more meaningful connections with themselves and others.

I particularly enjoy working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, intimacy and trust concerns, parenting challenges, professional stress, and significant life transitions. I also support individuals experiencing low self-esteem, family conflict, questions about identity and purpose, or longstanding emotional struggles. I welcome clients who may have tried therapy before but are seeking a deeper, more exploratory experience.

My therapeutic style is warm, attentive, curious, and reflective. Grounded in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic approaches, I focus on creating a consistent therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, heard, and respected. Sessions are conversational and exploratory, allowing space to reflect on emotions, relationships, and recurring patterns. I offer thoughtful questions and observations while gently challenging familiar ways of thinking when helpful.

My hope is that clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional freedom, and confidence in navigating life's challenges. I want clients to feel more comfortable with difficult emotions, build healthier relationships, and experience lasting psychological growth.

Outside of therapy, I enjoy reading, thoughtful conversations, spending time with my family, and Pure Barre. I value curiosity, learning, play, and meaningful connections.

Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and you don't need to have everything figured out before starting. I offer a welcoming space where we can explore your experiences together at a pace that feels right for you. Meaningful change takes time, and I welcome the opportunity to begin that journey with you.