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Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW

Garry D Cook

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW

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First United Methodist Church, 217 South Church Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Not accepting new clients
Let's Connect (704) 313-1375
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At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients that promote the healing of heart, mind & soul. As you are searching Psychology Today, you're considering reliable, confidential, professional assistance. Selecting someone can be very difficult. With over 35 years of education, training, and practice, I have helped thousands of persons to solve problems, find peace, improve relationships and self-understanding. I am trained both in the mental health sciences and in theology to assist you through a flexible and respectful approach, one that gets to know who you are and what you need.
At Sanctuary Counseling Group, we believe in creating therapeutic relationships with our clients that promote the healing of heart, mind & soul. As you are searching Psychology Today, you're considering reliable, confidential, professional assistance. Selecting someone can be very difficult. I want to offer the experience you need to conquer your problems.
I have a wide variety of experience: 3-year pastoral counseling residency in a major medical center, 5 years of supervision by MD psychoanalyst, directed 3 clinics, 15 years community mental health, 8 years director of an EAP, 5 years in private practice, and 4 years as faculty in a doctoral training program.
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My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Sanctuary Counseling Group

First United Methodist Church

217 South Church Street

Salisbury, NC 28144 map

(704) 313-1375

Shady Grove United Methodist Chruch

167 Shady Grove Church Road

Winston Salem, NC 27107 map

During stay-at-home mandates, I am seeing people only by phone or teleconference.
I specialize in Emotional Disturbance, Relationship Issues and Stress 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (704) 313-1375
Photo of Garry D Cook, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Sanctuary Counseling Group

First United Methodist Church

217 South Church Street

Salisbury, NC 28144 map

(704) 313-1375

Shady Grove United Methodist Chruch

167 Shady Grove Church Road

Winston Salem, NC 27107 map

During stay-at-home mandates, I am seeing people only by phone or teleconference.
I specialize in Emotional Disturbance, Relationship Issues and Stress 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance
  • Carolina Complete Health
  • Healthgram
  • HealthyBlue
  • MedCost
  • WellCare
  • Out of Network
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Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (704) 313-1375
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Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. (704) 313-1375

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of North Carolina / C001667 Garry D Cook
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Graduated 1980
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from American Association of Pastoral Counselors Fellow: clinical member #3381 / 1999
  • Certificate from National Association of Social Workers 1995
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Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (704) 313-1375
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Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. - (704) 313-1375

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Employment Issues
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
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Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? - (704) 313-1375
Photo of Garry D Cook, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Do these issues align with your needs? - (704) 313-1375

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Family / Marital
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (704) 313-1375
Photo of Garry D Cook, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. - (704) 313-1375

Location

Primary Location

Sanctuary Counseling Group

First United Methodist Church

217 South Church Street

Salisbury, NC 28144

(704) 313-1375

Additional Location

Shady Grove United Methodist Chruch

167 Shady Grove Church Road

Winston Salem, NC 27107

(704) 313-1375
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During stay-at-home mandates, I am seeing people only by phone or teleconference.
Photo of Garry D Cook, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (704) 313-1375
"
During stay-at-home mandates, I am seeing people only by phone or teleconference.
Photo of Garry D Cook, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Garry D Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (704) 313-1375