About me

Hello and Welcome! My name is Augustina Garba. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater with a master’s degree in Counseling in May 2002. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. In 2001, during my internship, I assisted in counseling abused, and neglected children. This experience was what inspired me to work with children and families. I then worked in a Wraparound program for fourteen months, which further exposed me to working with severely abused and neglected children.

When I went into private practice in 2009, I continued to provide individual and family counseling for children and at-risk teenagers with ADHD, anger management, anxiety disorder and depression. My passion has been to help in bringing about changes in the lives of individuals and families and partner with them to create hope in their future. My focus in counseling is to work with you to resolve issues that challenge you and restore self-efficacy to individuals and families. I am supportive in therapy and a good listener. I will collaborate with you, using teaching skills and give you tangible assignments to help you succeed in achieving your goals of finding a long-term meaningful solution. I am consistent and believe in building a trusting and reliable client-therapist relationship.

I look forward to working with you!


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , ADHD , Abandonment , Blended family issues , Commitment issues , Communication problems , Family of origin issues , Family problems , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 20

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

WI LPC 3758-125

MN LPCC 03852


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Augustina Garba. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 8 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Augustina has been one of my highlights of 2025, she has helped me in more ways than I can express. I know I wouldn't be in the spot I am without her.

Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

My partner and I were very happy after 1 session with her.

Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month

Highly recommend Augustina Garba. She is empathetic, offers solutions and healthy coping skills, and takes the time to listen and work through challenges. She offers the opportunity for introspection and self-discovery and her guidance is really valuable.

Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Great

Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Augustina is an incredible therapist and consistently shares information that helps me process what I'm experiencing. Because of her advice, I've seen tangible improvements in certain relationships and navigating my faith for a positive experience/outcome in health challenges. Highly recommend.

Written on Aug 04, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Dr. Garba was very kind and professional and very knowledgeable. I felt she really listened to me and she gave me advice I’ve never had before. I feel hopeful that she can help me.

Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Augustina is great! Very responsive and adaptable. She gives thoughtful advice and works at our own pace. We've done a lot of progress in areas of communication, goal-setting, being more understanding with each other and working as a team <3

Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning grief, anger management, and coping with life changes

Augustina is eerily adept at honing in on your real issue(s) in a short amount of time. She is highly skilled, respectful, and effective. I feel so fortunate to have been matched with her.

Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Augustina is incredibly kind and thoughtful in her approach. She actively listens to her clients and provides them with practical tips and insights on how to manage their emotions effectively on a weekly basis. She truly is a wonderful therapist!

Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Augustina is a calming presence, eager to listen and very kind.

Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Very wonderful and understanding therapist

Written on Jan 28, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She’s so caring and makes me feel like my voice is heard. She’s very encouraging and helps me keep a positive attitude even when I don’t see the light at the end of my tunnel sometimes. She is very experienced and you can tell she’s been doing this for a long time.

Written on Jan 14, 2025 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Augustina brings warmth, honesty, and strength with her presence. Demanding a safe environment for partners, she speaks from the perspective of what is best for the relationship. Both challenging and supportive, Augustina is committed to saving love. Thank you for your help. I am better because of it.

Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career difficulties

She listens, supports, and challenges me appropriately.

Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We appreciate the wisdom Augustina is able to bring to our conversations. She is good at making sure we both feel heard and understood. We highly recommend her to any couple.

Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Best therapist I’ve ever had.

Written on Oct 27, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Augustina has been such a kind, compassionate listener and guide. She is strong in her faith and stands on the word of God! She is nonjudgmental and cheers you on! I would highly recommend her.

Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

So far I’ve had two live sessions and chatted via text with Augustina and so far so Great! She’s calm, listens, and advises really well.

Written on Oct 24, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatig

She knows what she is talking about and has provided great advice I can apply to my situation

Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 6 months on issues concerning relationship

A very sweet lady. A great listener and gives awesome advice. She always has a big smile on her face when she greets us and seems very genuine.

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Very helpful in a trying time in my life easy to talk to and has great advice .

Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

She is very helpful.

Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I love this app and service . It keeps me accountable and the ease of scheduling is amazing . The therapist I have is the best one I've ever had . Journaling and making sure she can read them is the most helpful thing in the world . I've gone since April not having a pnes seizure . I got reminded of. My tool box and other things to try.

Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Augustina is a wonderful therapist. Her soft spoken approach with a heart warming smile was very comforting. I have been in therapy for many years and needed to find a new therapist. Augustina was very receptive, kind, and knowledgeable, knowing what question to ask or solution to share. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Written on Aug 04, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

This was our first time trying marriage counseling so we weren’t sure what to expect, Augustina has been absolutely fabulous in helping us navigate tricky conversations while making sure both of us get a chance to feel seen and heard. Her calm energy is so wonderful. Thank you Augustina, we appreciate you!

Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

I am a retired academic health care professional. In the course of my career, I worked with many outstanding professionals in healthcare, including mental healthcare professionals, internists, surgeons, and many other specialists. Augustina is as good as the best professionals I have ever worked with. She really helped me work through the issues that I was facing. I recommend her without reservation for anyone who is seeking the help of a mental healthcare professional.

Written on Jul 18, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Wonderful listener, and good at helping provide a neutral space for productive conversations. Highly recommend.

Written on Jul 15, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She is sweet, kind and understanding. Very helpful and easy to confide in. I love how encouraging and wise she is.

Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She has been wonderful, hopefully she’ll be my therapist when I return.

Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse

Augustina is kind, attentive, and gives great advice. I highly recommend her. She's a wonderful person and has helped me thus far.

Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I appreciate her neutral position she able to see both of our perspectives.

Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

She’s very helpful

Written on May 16, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have met with Augustina a couple of times. She is professional, and understanding. She has provided effective feedback and I look forward to continuing sessions with her.

Written on Apr 17, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, comp

An optimistic attitude, but with real experience. A well-rounded human being, for my opinion.

Written on Apr 07, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Very effective even in a short period of time. Able to get me to think about things differently and reframe my mindset

Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

I appreciate Augustina based on her attentiveness to listen, and truly understand me. Her recommendations are aspiring and always specific to seeking goals and positive resolutions.

Written on Mar 01, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I absolutely respect and love Augustina Garba as my therapist and actually wish I could continue to meet with her on a regular basis. I’m grateful to be in therapy now that I’ve been seeing Augustina!

Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I am so grateful to have been matched with Augustina Garba. I think her approach is just what I was looking for in this stage of my healing process. She encourages, instills hope, and provides practical steps I can take to help me heal and adjust my thinking and feelings.

Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Augustina has been a pleasure to work with and we always look forward to sessions with her. She's been greatly insightful and the matters we bring to her she has a wealth of knowledge that we are fortunate for.

Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Augustina has been great. I love the fact that she smiles frequently and just seems to give a caring vibe.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

She's been a blessing

Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Augustina is amazing, she's been so wonderful, and we fully trust her and her knowledge in marital counseling. Highly Recommended.

Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Having therapy wit Augustina changed my life for better! This has been helping me in so many ways that I can not explain! I'm super thankful to her.

Written on Jul 10, 2023 after therapy with Augustina for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Augustina has helped me tremendously as I continue to grow and work on myself. She listens attentively to provide new perspectives and daily tools to put into practice. I’m so grateful for my experience with teen counseling and pairing with Augustina. I look forward to the future and our work together.

Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Augustina for 5 months on issues concerning relationship

We’ve tried a few therapists elsewhere and Augustina has been the only one we’ve made progress with. We can’t say enough great things about her.

Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue

Great listener and great advice!

Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

She is a very good listener. She asks good questions that dig deep to the core of the issue. Thanks Augustina!

Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Augustina takes great care in remembering previous conversations and worries to work through with me, even after weeks time! I appreciate her compassion, reassurance, and consistency to help me. She's been amazing and I'm very glad to have her to talk with.

Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

My husband and I had two sessions with Ms. Garba. She was able to provide us advice that would help our relationship. We took her words to heart and within a few weeks, we had a very different and positive relationship with each other. I highly recommend Ms. Garba to anyone seeking to mend a troubled relationship.

Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr. Garba helped me learn to stand up for myself after two years of emotional abuse from my family. She was understanding and pushed me to break from my isolated shell and do what I wanted for my own health. She gave me exercises and encouraged my emotional expression. She was readily available through messaging and would answer my questions within 24 hours and she checked in on me regularly. I am in a better place now both mentally and emotionally. I will be grateful for the rest of my life.

Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

Dr Garba is always willing to go the extra mile in helping me through my journey. She takes time to reach out to me and shows that she actually cares.

Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties

Augustina is both professional and personable. I appreciate that she is always timely and listens. Just recently my youngest sibling passed away - his passing has me in a different place, because of that I have considered a different counselor. This has nothing to do with Augustina . I am okay with continuing with her, but I'm not quite ready to talk to anyone. I can't stress enough that this has nothing to do with Augustina.

Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

Augustina has been such an incredible help for me these past few months. She is compassionate, kind, and so good at what she does- and I picked up on this right away in our first session. Augustina is so good at going with the flow and asking intuitive questions that drive deep introspection, discussion, and healing. There is a really great balance between her listening & talking/sharing information during sessions. She gives me things to work on between sessions, and she is extremely responsive to any messages that are sent. I highly, highly recommend Augustina.

Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Augustina actively listens to both parties. I am amazed at how she picks up on deeper issues then suggests such simple solutions. Augustina you are such a gift. I feel blessed that you were selected for us...

Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

She is compassionate and strong, guiding us through difficult topics. She has helped us strengthen our marriage and parenting, and provided support at a difficult time.

Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Ms. Garba is exactly what I needed in a therapist. Great listener, offers the tools I need when I need them. It's not easy to work through my issues, but well worth the effort. I'm so happy I signed up for teen counseling!

Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

I’m grateful and appreciative of what Augustina taught me. I can honestly say I’m a different person now! A more confidence, caring and grateful person. She helped me navigate and heal the pains from my past that controlled my relationships. Thank you Augustina!

Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

Great!

Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Ms Garba is a very professional and kind therapist. She listens. Offers constructive advice while not taking sides. I would highly recommend her.

Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Augustina is a great therapist. She listens very well and truly cares about your well being. I've been with her for a year and have learned a lot with her. She is awesome. You'll be lucky to have her as a therapist.

Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

I loved how positive Augustina was and yet so sincere. She was extremely helpful and just what we needed right when we needed it.

Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Really appreciate our connection to Augustina. I can't picture a better fit for us!

Written on Jan 25, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

At first I was hesitant, mostly by the nature of my treatment resistant struggles and previous encounters with new therapists, but after I had an opportunity to let myself be completely vulnerable and unrestrained with Augustina, I found an incredible and compassionate shepherd on my emotional journey to self-betterment. She is kind, caring, and attentive, ensuring I was understood and heard, while at the same time gently guiding me in the right direction, nudging me forward with a tender firmness that persisted even as I reflexively protested. I am thankful for the progress I have made alongside her.
If you are looking for a therapist, I highly recommend Miss Garba, she is a blessing!

Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

Very positive experience so far!

Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Augustina for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Augustina is a wonderful therapist, that listens attentively and is genuinely interested in the patients well being. She comes with years of experience and is always seeking professional development opportunities.

Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Augustina has been a fantastic benefit to me so far in helping to process a lot of tough emotions, situations, and we began to talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences, a crucial bases for measures of safety and security then and into Adulthood; and how we interact with it because of those experiences and traumas. Her insight and perspective has been very valuable! And the fact that teen counseling allows messaging and Augustina is very timely to respond, I felt supported and heard when I felt I needed it. I was able to discuss other alternative and compatible types of therapy that may be useful to me as well, not just talk talk therapy, which is very comprehensive and meets needs virtual therapy can not. Highly recommended!!!

Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I love working with Augustina. I often wish that our sessions could last longer!

Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management

Augustina has been a tremendous source of wisdom and comfort for me as I navigate challenging emotional issues, stress and borderline depression. I have learned and benefited from her counseling.

Written on Oct 24, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

I love her. Not to be dramatic but I'd take a bullet for that woman<3

Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

I have only had two sessions with Augustina and she has already helped me become the person I want to be. She provides useful tools to use when life happens and I can imagine her talking me to resolve a situation. Thank you Augustina!

Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is great, looking forward to meeting with her again.

Written on Aug 15, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I’ve only had two sessions with Ms Garba, and she was able to break thru a shell that was harden for a long time. It was hard dealing with the facts but I’m greatly she was available and able to help me get thru it so far.

Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues

Augustina has been a big help to me. She is knowledgeable, understanding and gets right to the core of addressing my issues.

Written on Jun 04, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 3 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

The first session was excellent. Good communication and flow of thought and topics. I feel more than confident that I'll have more sessions with Augustina.

Written on May 17, 2021 after therapy with Augustina for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Amazing!

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