Jenna-Wade Garman, M.A., LPC Associate, NCC
Supervised by Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC-S, LMFT
About Me
Personal Profile
Hi, I’m Jenna-Wade, a counselor located in Austin, Texas. I am an LPC Associate and National Certified Counselor supervised by the founder of ETT®, Dr. Steven Vazquez, LPC - S, LMFT. After working 12 years as a certified sign language interpreter for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, I am grateful I was granted the opportunity to return to graduate school and earn a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a certified ETT® trauma practitioner. Additionally, I have completed ETT® training (levels 1-7) for presenting problems such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, panic disorder, sleep disorders, attachment wounds, and identity issues. I am committed to serving client needs by facilitating a warm, non-judgmental environment that offers skills, supports, and services for healing past wounds, resolving present distress, and embracing a meaningful, joyful life. I believe that connection, education, and transforming emotional states are essential components for lasting transformation. In addition to my role as a therapist, I am a Mom of 5 boys: 2 biological sons, 2 step-sons, and 1 Goldendoodle boy. Thank you for reading a little bit about my story; I would be honored to learn about yours.
Experience
I utilize a psychotherapy integrated approach to counseling with a focus on attachment and trauma-informed care. The primary modality I specialize in is Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT®). ETT® is a brief, attachment-based, interpersonal approach that can promote rapid outcomes. I am an ETT® certified complex trauma therapist trained in ETT® levels 1-7.
I completed a one-year internship at Driftwood Recovery Center (DRC), which provides attachment-based, holistic treatment for individuals, couples, and families. DRC offers individual, family, and group therapy at multiple levels of care. This facility specializes in treatment for individuals with chronic pain, addiction/substance misuse, and co-occurring mental health disorders. I utilized evidence-based theories such as Mentalization-Based therapy (MBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Equine Assisted Therapy.
I am committed to your treatment being successful; therefore, I continue to engage in training opportunities to continually add to my therapist toolbox.
Qualifications
2023 - Present
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LPC Associate
2023 - Present
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National Certified Counselor
2023 - Present
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Certified ETT Complex Trauma Therapist​
Certified ETT Levels 1 -7
2009 - Present
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BEI Certified Sign Language Interpreter
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