Licensed clinical social worker recordSouth Carolina
Arlean "Arley" Gordon, LCSW, CSW, LISW-CP
South Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Parenting
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09932028
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 18291
- NPI
- 1962140467
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Carolina
These details come from information Arlean 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Self esteem work
About Arlean
Arlean "Arley" Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Conditional Practice (LISW-CP) licensed in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Arley uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people manage day-to-day problems and emotional pain.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions look at what is happening now and what can be changed in daily routines and relationships. She pays attention to communication patterns, how attachment influences relationships, and stresses that affect mood and parenting.
Arley works with issues such as blended family tensions, divorce and separation, and problems tied to guilt, shame, or isolation. She also addresses mood disorders and seasonal affective disorder in ways that connect to everyday living. The aim is to strengthen coping skills and increase confidence in handling recurring problems.
In sessions she talks through specific situations and helps clients test small changes between meetings. That can mean practicing different ways to speak up, changing unhelpful routines, or developing steps to manage stress spikes. Her approach values practical tools that fit into a person's life.
People who come for help should expect clear goals and regular check-ins on progress. Arley blends an attention to feelings with concrete steps people can try at home. She offers services in English and works from South Carolina.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Arley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life change. One common approach she uses is problem-focused work that breaks issues into manageable steps and practices new behaviors between sessions. This helps with stress, anxiety, and specific parenting challenges by giving concrete actions to try at home or during the week.Another approach she applies centers on attachment-informed thinking. This involves looking at how early relationship patterns affect current communication and emotional responses. It can be helpful for people dealing with blended family tensions, relationship communication problems, and issues of trust or dependency.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Arley works collaboratively to identify which techniques fit a person's goals, routines, and preferences and adjusts the plan as needed. The first few sessions usually focus on practical goals and checking whether the chosen methods are helping.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins during a lunch break or between errands. If a phone session or a shorter check-in better suits someone's day, discuss those possibilities when scheduling.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Colorado, South Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, blended family issues, communication problems, and related relationship stresses.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on everyday changes. Sessions combine talking through situations with concrete steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working in clinical social work settings. That experience informs her practical, problem-solving approach.
Which credentials and state licenses does she hold?
She lists LCSW and CSW credentials and holds an LISW-CP license in South Carolina. The profile also notes a Colorado LCSW credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How do I begin and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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