Hi, Andrew Garbers, MA, LMFT, LADC
Welcome to Be Curious and …
My name is Andrew Garbers. I work as a therapist providing mental health support for those wanting help managing life’s realities.
Please feel free to look around the site for more information on me and my interests outside of my main focus of therapy.
My Approach
I am very proud of the work I do and extremely grateful for the people I get to work with. If you and I were to work together, I think you’d find that I lean toward kindness with a direct approach. I pride myself on being relational therapist and a non-judgement listener. I find that most clients want a therapist who offers feedback and insights into the topics discussed rather than a stoic and robotic type of response.
The concept
I believe good therapy is created and maintained through sessions together, of course, but mostly achieved through the work YOU do between sessions. For example, if I saw you every other week for a year, that is only 26 hours a year. Ultimately, the work you do will come back in benefits. Trust me, I know from my own experience.
Lasting impact
My goal is not to work with you forever. I want to help you develop the skills and resources that you already possess to have the life your ancestors have wanted for you.
W5
Who | Be Curious and is made up of only me as a solo practitioner.
Why | Many of you are probably familiar with the phrase “Be Curious, Not Judgmental” and while we don’t know who actually said it first (it wasn’t Walt Whitman), I believe so deeply in the intent behind the statement. This idea is at the center of what makes for good therapy and for us to be good humans.
What | We are an outpatient mental health private practice.
Where | In person and online virtual / telehealth options
When | Monday through Thursday are my weekly available times.
Whats in a name?
You may wonder what the ________ in the Be Curious and ________ is all about. Well let me tell you. I believe that if we are attuned and present to others then we are able to offer a response that helps others feel connected and seen. The intent is to remain curious first and respond with care or kindness or to listen, etc.
It looks like “be curious and listen” or “be curious and caring.” If we lead with curiosity and listen well we can show up for others in ways that connect us and help us feel seen, heard and safe.
Technical Details About Me
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Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
LMFT: 4768
LADC: 304834
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EMDR Trained | Trauma Therapy
EFT Training | Couples Therapy
Gottman Training | Couples Therapy
Developmental Immaturity (formerly PIT) | Trauma/Inner Child Therapy
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Therapy is a 3rd career for me. I spent my post college years in sales and higher education. Post my first masters I spent time in non-profit , treatment centers, and hospitals as an addictions counselor. That led to burnout and I pivoted to work in project management in commercial construction to find respite and redirection.
Since high school I knew I wanted to be a therapist but I needed a non traditional path to get here. I am grateful for the way life provided opportunities in these various fields to give me a unique experience as a therapist to be able to personally relate with the many areas of life that clients come with to therapy.