Rate Garrett Craver

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with nearly two decades of experience in counseling, behavioral health leadership, crisis services, and community mental health. I work with individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, relationship challenges, workplace difficulties, social isolation, guilt, shame, and questions of purpose or direction.

My counseling approach is compassionate, practical, and grounded in helping people better understand themselves, their emotions, and the patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I have experience supporting clients through panic symptoms, mood changes, impulsivity, communication struggles, and the challenges that come with personal growth and healing. I believe counseling should provide a safe, respectful space where clients can be honest about what they are facing while also developing healthier ways to cope, think, relate, and move forward.

I grew up in Port Neches and graduated from PN-G High School before attending Lamar University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology. I later earned a Master of Education in Counseling and Development and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Leadership. Over the course of my career, I have served in a variety of clinical and leadership roles in outpatient mental health, crisis services, case management, psychiatric services, grant-funded behavioral health programs, and hospital-based behavioral health care.

My perspective is also shaped by my Christian faith. For clients who desire it, I am comfortable incorporating a Christian-informed perspective into counseling in a thoughtful and respectful way. For all clients, my goal is to meet them where they are, honor their individual beliefs and experiences, and walk alongside them as they pursue healing, clarity, and meaningful personal change.

Outside of counseling, I am married and have two children. I am active in my local church, where I serve as a Deacon and Associate Youth Minister. I also enjoy reading, hunting, and fixing things.