Michael GarrettDr. Michael Tlanusta Garrett, Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, is a counselor and consultant based out of eastern North Carolina, and is a licensed and certified school counselor in North Carolina and Florida, respectively. He holds a Ph.D. in Conseling and Counselor Education and a M.Ed. in Counseling and Development from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a B.A. in Psychology from North Carolina State University. Dr. Michael Tlanusta Garrett's central research focus has emphasized exploring the relationship between cultural values, acculturation, and wellness with implications for developmental, culturally-based therapeutic interventions; strength-based work to improve wellness and resilience of children, adolescents, and adults in families, schools, and communities; better understanding bicultural competence; prevention of school dropout among at-risk youth; and spiritual issues in counseling. Read More Read Less