Angela Gardner , LCSW

Angela Gardner, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who blends compassion, practical skills, and a down-to-earth sense of humor to support people through difficult life transitions. She has practiced as an LCSW since 2018 and has experience working in hospital and jail settings, supporting individuals with acute mental health diagnoses, substance use concerns, and survivors of trauma who are rebuilding their lives.

Comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and belief systems, she draws on experience teaching at the university level while remaining open to ongoing learning. Her work emphasizes meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to each person’s needs, rather than relying on a single method for everyone.

Clinically, she uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based techniques, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. This flexible approach allows her to address a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem difficulties.

Choosing to address a challenging issue is a meaningful step, and Angela offers supportive guidance throughout that process. She invites people to begin the work of change and to consider her as a collaborative partner in achieving their goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and support

Angela Gardner integrates several practical approaches to help clients through online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s perspective guides the work - it is useful for building self-understanding and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills to manage symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that strengthens a person’s motivation to change, which can be particularly helpful for addiction, ambivalence about change, and behavior change goals.

Deciding which approach or combination of approaches will be most helpful is part of the therapeutic process. Angela works collaboratively with clients to explore goals, preferences, and practical needs, adjusting methods over time to find what fits best.

Online therapy offers flexibility to meet where it works best for each person. Sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins via live chat or text-based messaging can supplement regular appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care across locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to individual needs.