Garrett Prado – Bio | MySideBRAIN

Garrett Prado

Christian Counselor | Life Coach | Mental Health Advocate | CCIO at MySideBRAIN

About Me

🌐 Background

Garrett Prado is a Christian counselor, life coach, and mental health advocate dedicated to guiding individuals toward healing, resilience, and faith-based transformation. With a background in psychology, ministry, and holistic wellness, he integrates clinical insights, Biblical wisdom, and personal coaching to help others achieve mental, emotional, and spiritual balance.

As a therapist-in-training and an ordained minister, Garrett works to bridge faith and mental health by developing structured approaches to trauma recovery, personal growth, and emotional well-being. His role as a board member for Mohave Mental Health reinforces his commitment to community-based mental health support.

📈 Accomplishments

Christian Counselor & Life Coach: Specializing in faith-based therapy, personal development, and mental wellness strategies.
Board of Directors – Mohave Mental Health: Advocating for mental health accessibility, policy improvements, and community outreach.
Ordained Minister & Chaplain: Offering pastoral care, Christian leadership, and Biblical counseling.
Freemason & Men’s Mental Health Advocate: Leading monthly support groups for Freemasons, focusing on mental health, emotional resilience, and brotherhood.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor-in-Training: Pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University, working toward state licensure.

🧠 Role in MySideBRAIN

Garrett plays a pioneering role in testing and refining the BRAIN Technique, applying structured methodologies within counseling, trauma recovery, and life coaching. His work helps bridge the gap between AI-assisted learning models and faith-based therapy, ensuring that MySideBRAIN’s tools are practical, accessible, and impactful.

Refining the BRAIN Technique for Mental Health Applications: Testing structured methodologies in real-world counseling settings.
AI-Assisted Coaching & Therapy Research: Exploring how AI-driven learning models can support faith-based counseling and personal growth.
Providing Real-World Feedback: Collaborating with Destyn Dagle and Kendric to optimize faith-integrated training models.

🚀 Connect

📧 azlaycounselor@gmail.com

🌍 MySideBRAIN.com

📘 Christian Leaders Alliance Minister Directory (Search: Prado, Garrett)

🔗 Connect on LinkedIn

Professional Experience

🧠 Christian Counseling & Life Coaching

Garrett provides Christian-based therapy, holistic wellness coaching, and mental health support, helping individuals navigate spiritual, emotional, and personal challenges.

Faith-Based Therapy & Trauma Healing – Guiding individuals through grief recovery, anxiety management, and self-improvement using Biblical principles and psychological insights.
Life Coaching & Personal Growth – Coaching clients on self-development, goal setting, and mindset transformation.
Freemason Men’s Support Groups – Leading monthly men’s wellness meetings, promoting emotional resilience and mental well-being.

🏛️ Mohave Mental Health Board of Directors

As a board member, Garrett works with mental health professionals, nonprofit leaders, and policymakers to improve mental health accessibility and community support programs.

Advocating for Mental Health Awareness – Supporting better outreach, education, and resources for individuals facing mental health struggles.
Policy & Program Development – Contributing to initiatives focused on holistic well-being and community-based mental health support.

📖 Minister & Chaplain | Christian Leaders Alliance

Providing pastoral care, Biblical counseling, and spiritual guidance to individuals seeking faith-based support and personal growth.

Ordained Life Coach Minister & Pastoral Counselor – Assisting individuals in crisis through faith-driven therapy and mentorship.
Marriage & Family Counseling – Helping couples and families navigate challenges through Biblical principles and structured counseling.

🔬 MySideBRAIN | Contributor & Research Partner

Garrett plays a key role in testing and refining the BRAIN Technique, applying its structured methodologies to Christian counseling, life coaching, and holistic therapy.

Testing AI-Assisted Learning in Counseling – Collaborating with Destyn Dagle and Kendric to adapt AI-powered coaching tools for mental health applications.
Refining the BRAIN Technique for Therapy – Developing structured approaches for trauma recovery, self-discovery, and personal transformation.
Bridging Faith & Technology – Exploring ways to integrate AI-driven learning tools while maintaining ethical counseling practices.

🧠 MySideBRAIN LLC

🌐 Overview

Founded in 2024, MySideBRAIN LLC is an evolving **learning and workflow optimization platform** that blends **AI-driven tools** with **human expertise** to enhance creativity, productivity, and problem-solving. At its core is the BRAIN Technique, a structured framework designed to break down complex challenges into **manageable, actionable steps**.

🤝 Garrett’s Role in MySideBRAIN

Garrett Prado has played an essential role in **testing, refining, and contributing to the development of the BRAIN Technique and its methodologies**. His background in **Christian counseling, life coaching, and mental health advocacy** has provided key insights into how **structured learning frameworks** can be applied to **personal growth, mental wellness, and self-improvement.**

Working alongside Destyn Dagle and Kendric, Garrett focuses on **evaluating how the BRAIN Technique supports mental clarity, emotional resilience, and structured decision-making**. His contributions help shape **how MySideBRAIN integrates wellness-based methodologies into AI-driven learning tools.**

📈 The BRAIN Technique: Smart Learning Framework

The **BRAIN Technique**, tested with insights from **Garrett’s coaching experience**, forms the foundation of MySideBRAIN. It provides a step-by-step approach to tackling challenges, fostering **growth, learning, and structured thinking**.

🔹 Background: Establishing a foundational understanding of the challenge.
🔹 Request: Defining the specific problem or goal.
🔹 Additional Insights: Incorporating expert knowledge, AI feedback, and self-reflection.
🔹 Inquiry: Encouraging deeper questioning and exploration of potential solutions.
🔹 Next Steps: Implementing clear, structured actions for progress.

🎵 Harmony SideBRAIN: AI Meets Music & Wellness

**Harmony SideBRAIN** is a future development that aims to merge **music, mental wellness, and AI-assisted learning**. Garrett’s experience with **structured coaching techniques** and **therapeutic applications of music** contributes to its development, helping refine **how MySideBRAIN integrates personal well-being into its educational platforms.**

🚀 MySideBRAIN: The Future of AI & Human Collaboration

We envision **MySideBRAIN** as an **inclusive and adaptive learning ecosystem** where **AI tools enhance human creativity and intelligence**. Garrett’s contributions ensure that **mental wellness and structured coaching methodologies** are seamlessly integrated into the platform.