Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Angela Gardner, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 61721
- NPI
- 1093394694
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
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
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Angela
Angela Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with nine years of experience as an LCSW and more than two decades in the mental health field overall. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Angela also focuses on blended family issues, body image, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and coping after disasters.
Before licensure she provided services in hospitals and jails and has supported people with acute mental health needs and addiction. She has also taught at the university level and brings that practical classroom experience into clinical work. Her background includes work with trauma survivors and people rebuilding their lives after difficult events.
Her approach mixes several well-known methods. She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person sitting in the room. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is uncertain about change.
Sessions tend to be pragmatic and focused. Angela listens first, then helps set small, achievable steps. She uses solution-focused techniques to track progress and adjust plans as problems shift. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas appear when relationships and attachment concerns are central.
People can expect straightforward language and an emphasis on real-life problems tied to work, family, health, and community. Angela offers services in English and accepts international clients; cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and following the client's priorities. In practice this means sessions begin with the person's concerns and the therapist helps name what matters most and set next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small behavior or thinking changes to see what helps. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at patterns in relationships and attachment, helping people notice interaction loops and practice new responses when connection or closeness is the issue.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Angela will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, limit travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules demand it. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require the camera, which can help on a brief break at work or when energy is low. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, worksheets, and behavioral experiments to work over distance and keep treatment practical.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is pragmatic and person-focused. She listens, helps set small goals, and uses techniques from CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, EFT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years as an LCSW and worked in mental health roles for over 20 years prior to that, including hospital and jail settings and university teaching.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and provides services listed for clients connected to that licensure and location.
In which languages does she offer sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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