Freestone River Counseling Services - Flowing river over stones

Change is inevitable.Let’s make it intentional.


Freestone rivers endure drought, flood, and healthy flow.
Sometimes they change course entirely. So do we.

Andy Garner Therapist and Owner of Freestone River Counseling

Life can knock us off course.

Sometimes it happens suddenly, sometimes slowly. Whether you’re navigating a difficult relationship, overwhelmed at work, or struggling with anxiety, it’s easy to feel lost.

“Years ago, I attended a wilderness survival school in the mountains. Our instructor drilled one principle into us: When you realize you’re lost, stop. Take off your pack, sit down, get out your map, re-orient yourself, and make a plan. When we’re in a crisis or feeling lost, it’s often helpful to consult a professional, re-orient ourselves, and make a plan for moving forward.” — B. Andrew Garner, M.Div., LMFT

Specialties

  • Work-Life Balance for Professionals
  • Navigating Manipulators
  • Divorce Adjustment
  • Generalized Anxiety / Stress Relief
  • Coping with Professional Burnout
  • Life Transition & Adjustment

Credentials

  • Licensed Psychotherapist
  • Master of Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Master of Divinity
  • Brainspotting Master Professional
  • AAMFT Clinical Fellow
  • National Outdoor Leadership School – Executive Leadership Graduate

What Clients Say

Andy has been a huge blessing in my life and in the life of my entire family. When you are choosing a counselor, there is so much trust involved in deciding who you will open up to for help and insight into the struggles we all deal with. In my case, I was so fortunate that Andy Garner was recommended to me by my friends, and I would heartily recommend him to anyone in need of support, wisdom and insight wherever you are in your life. Definitely worth your time to touch base with him and see for yourself!

- Jeremy C.

I would highly recommend Andy Garner. Everyone needs an occasional "tune up," and my experience with Andy has always been one of a highly competent, caring professional who always has his client's best interest in mind and only wants the best for them. Andy is a great listener and confidant and always seems to get right to the root of the problem with actionable solutions. I consider Andy my counselor for life!

- David S.

Andy Garner is truly gifted and skilled in helping people to work through trauma and create balance to get their lives back on track by providing real tools to make real changes that stick.

- Brooke U.

Andy Garner is the best counselor that I've ever experienced.
He listened to me on a very deep level and connected instantly.
 His guidance from our sessions coupled with neurofeedback helped me regain my balance during a time of crisis and high anxiety.
 I'm grateful for my productive experience with him.

- Steve B.

I have had the opportunity to meet with Andy for the past 4 years. Andy is amazing! He is very discerning, intentional, knowledgeable, and practical. I feel all our sessions are useful resulting in a healthier me. I have also had the opportunity to participate in several of Andy’s groups. They are impactful, relevant and have led to a better understanding of myself, my family and my co-workers. After time in previous counseling situations, Andy is the best!

- Keith M.

Andy provides a safe place to share and explore our problems and trauma. He not only creates space for his clients by a comfortable atmosphere but in the listening, he also shares and by the session’s end relays practical next steps, books to read or ways to journal or grow. He offers therapy beyond talking - his Brainspotting work helps us explore the trauma we may not even recall or know the depth of and ultimately helps us integrate it and live with it in a more healthy way. He’s also an awesome resource for life coaching and referring his clients to other therapists and other professionals. Highly recommend him.

- Brooke L.

Andy is such a supportive therapist. He walked me through a divorce, and I will forever be grateful for his influence during that phase of my life.

- Jessica S.

The services that Andy provided to me have been invaluable and nothing short of life changing. I whole heartedly recommend him to anyone looking for support from a compassionate and competent counselor.

- Sarah P.

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