Roberta Garrett , LCSW, CSW

Roberta Garrett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and major life changes. She brings a calm, steady presence and practical guidance to difficult moments. Her work is grounded in four decades of professional experience in medical and mental health settings and private practice.

Roberta focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversations. She helps people name their struggles and find steps they can try between sessions. In counseling she encourages openness and nonjudgmental listening so difficult feelings can be discussed honestly.

Her approach draws on client-centered methods that put the person's experience first. Narrative techniques are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to rewrite those stories in more useful ways. Together this helps with issues like depression, trauma and abuse, codependency, and substance concerns.

Roberta also supports people facing aging, chronic illness, caregiving stress, cancer, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the practical fallout of separation or infidelity. She offers strategies for coping with chronic pain, guilt, shame, hoarding, and forgiveness work.

Sessions are offered in English from her Colorado practice. With a focus on listening and practical steps, Roberta aims to empower clients to take manageable actions toward change.

How client-centered and narrative approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with respect and acceptance. The therapist follows the person's lead, helps reflect feelings, and supports the client in choosing what to work on. This approach is useful for grief, depression, and relationship concerns.

Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their problems. The therapist helps separate the person from the problem and explore alternative storylines that allow for different choices and behaviors. This can be helpful for addiction, codependency, and guilt or shame work.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try approaches that fit the person's goals, and adjust as needed. Together they decide which techniques feel most helpful for the issues at hand.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth discussion and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow for flexible, ongoing support between calls and can fit around work or caregiving schedules.