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Augustina Garba, LPCC, LPC

Support for families, healing, and stronger relationships
  • Trauma informed support
  • Family and teen counseling
  • Practical skills and goals

About Augustina Garba

Augustina Garba, LPCC, LPC, is a counselor who earned her master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in May 2002. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential that reflects advanced training in providing mental health counseling services. Her early work included supporting adults living with serious mental health concerns such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorders, and her internship experience working with severely abused and neglected children shaped her dedication to serving children and families.

In 2009, she transitioned into private practice and now works with children, adults, and families through individual and family therapy. She provides support for anger management with children and at-risk teenagers, and she also works with adult survivors of childhood abuse as they seek to heal from trauma and address challenges that can follow, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, and ongoing stress.

Augustina also helps individuals, couples, and families strengthen relationships and navigate difficult transitions. Her work includes counseling related to relationship building, divorce concerns, anger management, and domestic violence. Across her services, her aim is to collaborate with clients to address what is getting in the way and to support renewed confidence and follow-through in daily life. She brings a supportive, attentive style and incorporates practical teaching and tangible assignments to help clients work steadily toward meaningful, lasting change while building a reliable therapist-client connection.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Augustina Garba have?

Augustina Garba has 21 years of experience providing counseling services to children, adults, couples, and families.

Is Augustina Garba a licensed therapist?

Yes. Augustina Garba holds the credentials LPCC and LPC. License numbers are MN LPCC 03852 and WI LPC 3758-125.

In which languages does Augustina Garba provide therapy?

Augustina Garba provides therapy in English.

Where is Augustina Garba located?

Augustina Garba is located in Wisconsin.

How can I work with Augustina Garba as my therapist?

Sessions with Augustina Garba are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their needs.

Does Augustina Garba work with international clients?

No. Augustina Garba does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Augustina Garba cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapy Approaches That Translate Well Online

Augustina Garba draws from evidence-informed approaches that can be effective in an online setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and day-to-day behaviors, then practicing alternative responses that better support mood, stress management, and relationship functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while staying connected to personal values, which can be especially useful when anxiety, trauma-related stress, or life transitions feel overwhelming. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore experiences at their own pace and strengthen self-understanding and self-direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Augustina collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand what is getting in the way, and choose strategies that fit their needs and preferences. Therapy can also include practical tools and between-session assignments when that feels helpful and aligned with the client’s style.

Online therapy adds flexibility without losing structure. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or choose live chat and text-based messaging when schedules are tight or when writing feels easier than talking. These options can make it more accessible to stay consistent and work on meaningful change over time.

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