Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Angela Gardner, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and family concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C008442
- NPI
- 1316558174
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Angela supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness work
About Angela
Angela Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with nine years of practice as an LCSW. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, parenting and family concerns, mood and trauma-related problems, and issues such as ADHD, grief, and compassion fatigue.
She favors straightforward conversations that focus on what is happening now. Sessions are practical and task-oriented at times, with space to talk about painful feelings when needed. She uses familiar techniques to help people manage symptoms, improve communication, and make choices that fit daily life.
Her background includes work with adoption and foster care concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, and challenges around identity and discrimination. Angela also addresses relationship problems, self-esteem, guilt, and forgiveness in her practice. She brings a social work perspective that pays attention to family patterns and community stressors.
Clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These inform how she structures sessions and the kinds of exercises she offers between meetings.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be served. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes and includes exercises that build tolerance for uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT offers specific strategies and short exercises to test new ways of thinking and responding to mood and anxiety symptoms.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Angela will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That means trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since the profile does not list specific format details. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and making it easier to attend from different locations. If a session without video is preferable, discuss that option when arranging appointments so the therapist can plan appropriate interventions and homework.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting and family issues, mood disorders, trauma and related concerns such as grief, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She mixes exercises and talk therapy and focuses on skills people can use in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Angela lists nine years of experience as an LCSW and brings additional background working with related social and family issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as noted in her profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers