Counseling Center

Garrett Gilchrist PhD

Garrett Gilchrist PhD

Psychologist

253-535-7206 (office)

Profile

Education
Degrees

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Gonzaga University, 1999

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Gonzaga University, 2001

Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, 2008

Personal
Biography

Garrett’s background includes work in several university counseling centers, an inpatient hospital, and substance recovery centers. He focuses on mind-body-spirit health and establishing healthy behavioral patterns with the ultimate goal of self-regulation, balance, and moderation. His approach is cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic in theory while providing unconditional positive regard to each individual given their biopsychosocial circumstance. Garrett has a particular interest and expertise in male and female body image issues, eating disorders, addictions, substance use/abuse, men’s issues, and sports psychology.