Garrett Widener
Psychotherapist in training & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Counsellor
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Available for new clients
I place high value on examining the individual in their situation and empowering their resources to overcome and cope with the many difficulties life faces us with.
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Note from GarrettI am quite flexible so don't hesitate to write me a message and we can organize flexible or fixed sessions.
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About me
My name is Garrett. I am a psychologist and cognitive behavioral therapist in training based in Berlin, fluent in both English and German. Originally from Boulder, Colorado, I have been living in Berlin since 2014. My journey abroad has equipped me with a deep understanding of the challenges that come with relocating to a new culture. I have worked with a number of clients in various hardships ranging from depression and anxiety to personality disorders, OCD, ADHD, and addiction. Being a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community has gifted me a plethora of personal insights into the unique challenges marginalized communities face. Racial, sex, gender, and economic realities are of great importance to me. I am continuously working to understand those of my clients, as well as my own, and be aware of situations for which my ability to understand is limited.\
more info on my website: https://www.garrettwidener.com
more info on my website: https://www.garrettwidener.com
I speak:
EnglishGerman
Location:
Berlin, Germany
Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
In my view every person and situation is unique and to be understood in its context. The human condition brings with it a number of existential challenges, compounded with biological and societal complexities. Although my current training is in cognitive behavioral therapy I have been lucky enough to have taken guidance from the humanistic, psychodynamic, and systemic approaches as well. I view diagnoses as stencils to help frame the complexities of psychological distress, but I do not see them to be the same as a medical diagnosis for a physical ailment. We are a complex orchestra between our biological, psychological and social situatedness. I place a high importance on questioning core beliefs and examining what is helpful or hurtful at the current moment in life. Humans are capable of great things, mainly due to the brain's remarkable ability to adapt and change. At its core, my approach is to take a holistic look at the individual and the system in which they are and embark on the journey to develop the tools necessary to understand, reshape, and redefine themselves. With scientifically supported methods, the willingness to reflect and face oneself honestly, and a respectful and honest therapeutic relationship, I work to foster the confidence, trust, and power people need in order to find the path to well-being and fulfillment.
Experience
3 years in practice
2024-present - CBT Psychotherapist in Training at Institut für Verhaltenstherapie Berlin
2023 - Psychotherapist at Fontane Addiction Rehabilitation Clinic
2019-2022 - Social Worker at LebensWelt
2014-2019 - English Teacher (all levels) at The Berlin School of English
2023 - Psychotherapist at Fontane Addiction Rehabilitation Clinic
2019-2022 - Social Worker at LebensWelt
2014-2019 - English Teacher (all levels) at The Berlin School of English
Education
2025 - Healing Practitioner License (Heilpraktiker Erlaubnis Psychotherapie)
2022-present - Institut für Verhaltenstherapie Berlin - Psychotherapy Postgraduate Program
2020-2021 - Humboldt University Berlin - Psychology Master of Science
2016-2019 - Humboldt University Berlin - Psychology Bachelor of Science
2010-2014 - University of Colorado at Boulder - Psychology Bachelor of Arts
2022-present - Institut für Verhaltenstherapie Berlin - Psychotherapy Postgraduate Program
2020-2021 - Humboldt University Berlin - Psychology Master of Science
2016-2019 - Humboldt University Berlin - Psychology Bachelor of Science
2010-2014 - University of Colorado at Boulder - Psychology Bachelor of Arts
Services
Individual Session
€100 • 50 min • Online
Insurances
Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Last active
Note from GarrettI am quite flexible so don't hesitate to write me a message and we can organize flexible or fixed sessions.
Usually responds within 8 hours
Next available: Mar 17