Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 58672
- NPI
- 1316368434
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Doris 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
- Addictions support
- Relationship concerns
About Doris
Doris Gardner-Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 25 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and understanding patterns that get in the way of daily life.
Doris pays attention to relationship dynamics and communication problems that affect a person’s wellbeing. She works with intimacy-related issues, commitment concerns, codependency, and challenges around blended family dynamics. She also addresses body image, chronic illness or pain, caregiver stress, and aging-related questions.
People who have experienced narcissistic or other abusive relationships can work on boundaries, safety planning, and recovery steps. She also provides support around addictions and sex-related concerns while acknowledging the complexity these bring to relationships and self-image.
Sessions emphasize practical strategies you can use between meetings. The LCSW frames work in everyday terms: what’s getting in the way now, what small changes help, and how to track progress over time.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and working through life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing concrete changes to those patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how meetings are held. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend from different locations within the same state. Discussing practical details up front helps match appointment length and frequency to daily life and work responsibilities.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses practical, skills-focused methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered approaches to set goals and practice new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people located in Texas.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the 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