Garret Bolthouse

Everyone has their own unique story to tell and needs someone they feel is safe, confidential, and ready to listen. I am passionate about people and the stories they are willing to share -- their hurts and their joys, their losses and their successes. Absolutely everyone, at some point in their life, experiences a sense of feeling stuck or feeling unable to move forward, and that’s OK! The fact that you are seeking counseling tells me that you have incredible courage, and are ready to push forward, but may not know where to begin. I will work to walk with you, listen to your story, help you uncover your strengths, collaborate with you to develop goals, and explore solutions that may help you to thrive again. People describe me as highly relational, kind, warm, funny, grounded, and smart. For thirteen years, I worked as a lay-minister alongside teenagers, college students, couples, and their families, and have also worked professionally with mental and behavioral health programs for young people across the country. I have a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona, and a Master’s degree in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling from Regent University. My work as a counselor is primarily influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Strengths-Based Counseling and Positive Psychology. I am currently practicing as a Licensed Associate Counselor under the supervision of Jonathan Statt, LMFT. In my free time, I spend time with my wife of seventeen years and our adopted two-year old foster child. I love reading, playing guitar, bass and piano, hiking, backpacking, biking, games with friends, and spending time with people I love. And I am looking forward to meeting you! I accept BCBS/Anthem, Aetna, and Meritain Health insurance plans, but charge a reduced rate of $100 per session for all other clients. I have availability for appointments on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. You can contact me at gbolthouse@affinitycounseling.org or (520) 257-1168 x705