Jessica A. Garrett MA, NCC, LPC-S
TMT Consultant in Training
Ms. Garrett's Clinical Foundation
Jessica A. Garrett, MA, NCC, LPC-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor who has dedicated her career to the treatment of complex trauma and dissociative experiences. Before relocating to Texas, Ms. Garrett lived and practiced in Colorado. Her career in counseling began in 2014 as a Licensed School Counselor, and she transitioned to private practice in 2016 when her husband received deployment orders. Seeking greater flexibility to balance family and professional commitments, she established a private practice initially focused on preteens and adolescents.
Ms. Garrett’s first private practice client was a young woman with dissociative identity disorder, an experience that sparked her interest in specializing in complex trauma and dissociation. She subsequently became a Certified EMDR Therapist and began working with military veterans. Although she did not specifically market to this population, Ms. Garrett observed that many of her clients exhibited significant dissociative symptoms. This recognition led her to pursue advanced training and certification in Trauma Model Therapy (TMT).
Ms. Garrett holds professional licensure in both Colorado and Texas. In 2020, she relocated her practice, My Brighter Self Counseling, to Texas. She also served as an independent outpatient contractor for four years with a local trauma center in San Antonio. In her current practice, Ms. Garrett provides individual therapy both in person and via telehealth and facilitates small groups focused on addressing dissociative experiences.
As an approved Supervisor with the State of Texas, Ms. Garrett mentors LPC-Associates who wish to expand their knowledge and clinical skills in trauma-focused work. She is deeply committed to ongoing professional development and invests extensively in continuing education and clinical mentorship to enhance her expertise in serving individuals affected by trauma and dissociation—populations that are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed.
Ms. Garrett is currently pursuing a doctoral degree. Her professional goal is to continue supporting individuals in a manner that honors and aligns with their personal values, morals, and belief systems.
Why Ms. Garrett Appreciates Trauma Model Therapy (TMT)
Jessica discovered Trauma Model Therapy (TMT) while seeking ways to better serve her clients experiencing dissociation. She came across a YouTube video of Dr. Colin Ross discussing TMT, and his personal story strongly resonated with her own experiences. Jessica immediately signed up for the TMT Certification Training and has never looked back.
Familiar with many different trauma therapies, Jessica appreciates the strengths—and recognizes the gaps—within each of them. TMT is designed to work within many of these frameworks and pairs beautifully with almost all trauma-focused therapeutic modalities. It provides not only a solid foundation for clinicians to work from, but can also be presented to clients in a way they can easily comprehend and appreciate.
For therapists seeking training on how to work with highly traumatized clients, TMT offers clear, practical concepts that can be applied immediately. Jessica is excited to serve as a TMT consultant. Although trained in many modalities, this is the first approach she has found that ties them all together. She believes that the more therapists trained in TMT, the less intimidating trauma work will feel—allowing more clients to receive the support they need. It’s a win–win for everyone!
Clinical Highlights:
Treatment Modalities: EMDR, TMT, Ego States Therapy, DBT, and Finding Solid Ground
Consultation style: collaborative, curious, affirming, dependable, supportive, and fun
Types of counseling experiences: individual, Outpatient group work for DD, and Intensive Outpatient Groups for a trauma program
TMT Consultation Details:
Individual: $80 per hour
Group: $50 per hour (2 - 4 people in a group, groups will be available Wednesday's after 5 PM)
Book directly with Ms. Garrett at My Brighter Self Counseling