Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Augustina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin, Minnesota
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Augustina
Augustina Garba offers a straightforward, practical approach for people struggling with anger, relationship strains, stress, or trauma. She meets each person where they are and focuses on clear steps to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning. Her style is calm and direct, with an emphasis on learning skills that can be used between sessions.
Garba earned a master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater and holds LPCC and LPC credentials.
Background and approach
Over 21 years she has worked in adult mental health settings and with survivors of childhood abuse. That background shaped her interest in helping people heal from traumatic experiences and their lasting effects. In sessions she blends several methods to match a person’s needs.
She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to calm the body and mind. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people decide what matters most and take small steps toward those values. Therapy often includes practical teaching and homework assignments.
Garba focuses on building communication skills, managing strong emotions, and repairing relationships. She aims to restore a sense of control so people can move forward with clearer goals. Appointments may involve conversation, skill practice, and brief exercises that teach new ways to respond to stress and anger.
The tone is collaborative: she listens, offers guidance, and works with each person to create realistic plans for change.
What Augustina works with
Everything Augustina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Augustina's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Augustina lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. This approach can help with anger, anxiety, and living more in line with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anger, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention and bodily awareness to reduce reactivity and calm strong emotions during heated moments.Choosing the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That plan can change over time based on what helps most in real life.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations, phone sessions work well when internet bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can be useful for quick check-ins or short exercises between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep appointments, fit sessions into work or school breaks, and continue therapy from different locations.
Questions people ask about Augustina
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and issues like low self-esteem and impulsivity.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions combine listening, teaching, and homework to build real-world skills for managing emotions and improving relationships.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of professional experience working in mental health and independent practice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and the subscription plan is billed on a schedule that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.