At Sanctuary Counseling Group, the team believes in fostering therapeutic relationships that facilitate the healing of heart, mind, and soul. Clients searching on Psychology Today seek trustworthy, confidential, and professional support, a choice often filled with uncertainty. Garry Cook, a Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of education, training, and experience, has successfully guided thousands in overcoming challenges, finding peace, and enhancing their relationships and self-awareness. With training in both mental health sciences and theology, he employs a flexible and respectful approach tailored to understand each client's unique needs. His diverse background includes a three-year pastoral counseling residency at a major medical center, five years of supervision under an MD psychoanalyst, leadership roles in directing clinics and community mental health initiatives, and eight years directing an Employee Assistance Program. Garry also brings five years of private practice experience and four years as a faculty member in a doctoral training program. His broad expertise encompasses various therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Coaching, Family and Marital Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.