Dr. Garrison’s extensive background is grounded in dual doctorates—a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychoanalysis (Selinus University) and an Ed.D. in Counseling Psychology (Argosy University) —with specialized research in object relations theory, trauma, and borderline personality dynamics. She holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree from Lesley University and is currently a psychoanalyst-in-training (psychoanalytic candidate) at the Institute for Modern Psychoanalysis of Philadelphia (IMPP).
Licensure & Board Certifications:
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maine, Dr. Garrison maintains several elite national designations:
- ACS: Approved Clinical Supervisor (Nationally Board Recognized)
- DCMHS: Diplomate & Clinical Mental Health Specialist in Trauma and Substance Abuse/Co-occurring Disorders
- NCC: National Certified Counselor
- CCMHC: Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- MAC: Master Addictions Counselor
- C.M.H: Certified in Medical/Analytic Hypnosis
Advanced Training & Memberships
- Post-doctoral certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
- Post-doctoral certificate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Maine Mental Health Counselors Association
- National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis
- Society of Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology
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