Paula Garrard, LCSW, Morganton, NC

About Paula Garrard

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Paula Garrard

Being a therapist is what I was meant to do. I am a Grief Counselor because I have experienced great loss myself over the years. Now, it’s my calling to help my clients find their own way through life’s sorrows. I remember, as a very small child, talking with a little old man sitting alone on a park bench. I said hello as a fearless, precocious 4-year-old is wont to do, and he smiled and asked my name. We exchanged a few words, and then my mother whisked me away firmly telling me, “Never talk to strangers.” In that brief encounter, I felt something exchanged between the old man and me. I didn’t know what it was then, but I did know that I had brought a smile to his sad face. That was the beginning of my desire to be a Social Worker. I have had many jobs in my youth and adult life, but none as fulfilling as working with people—bringing a little peace and understanding into their lives, helping them through hard times both physically and emotionally. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from Gardner-Webb University and completed my Master’s in Social Work at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. I came to grief counseling after my own losses showed how few resources exist for those experiencing grief and loss. Like everyone else, I have lost parents, grandparents, friends, and relatives throughout my life. But until I experienced the abrupt and unexpected loss of my 25-year relationship, I didn’t know pain and grief. This was supposed to be my happily ever after, forever. I was working through this grief when my son died by suicide the next year. I thought I had known pain before, but the sorrow I experienced at his death was like nothing I had ever known. I sought help to deal with the loss and grief, only to be told my loss was too fresh and I needed to wait about six months before therapy. I was devastated. I reached out for help, and there was none to be found.. I reached out for help, and there was none to be found.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Depression

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Office location

Paula Garrard, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

Way Through Grief Counseling PLLC

116 S Sterling St, Ste 205, Morganton, NC 28655

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Education and background

Practice names

Way Through Grief Counseling PLLC

Education and training

University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Master's in Social Work
Gardner-Webb University (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1679809156

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What practice does Paula Garrard work with?

Paula Garrard works with Way Through Grief Counseling PLLC.

Where is Paula Garrard's office located?

Paula Garrard has 2 office locations in Morganton, view full addresses on Paula Garrard's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Paula Garrard?

Paula Garrard frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Paula Garrard on their profile.