Licensed clinical social worker recordArkansas
Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW, LCSW
Arkansas
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 7127-C
- Licensed in Minnesota
- LICSW, licence 30107
- NPI
- 1760828024
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
These details come from information Joey 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
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Joey
Dr. Joey Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker listed as LICSW in Minnesota and LCSW in Arkansas with twelve years of experience. He combines clinical practice and health informatics to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. He also offers support around work and career concerns, parenting and relationship questions, and managing ADHD symptoms.
He has worked in school-based settings, inpatient units, and outpatient programs. That range means he is used to coordinating care and connecting people with community resources when more supports are needed. His background includes helping providers with care coordination so clients can find the right services locally.
In session he uses interactive methods rooted in cognitive behavioral ideas and solution-focused techniques. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented. He often combines brief coaching moves with problem-solving exercises that clients can try between sessions.
Dr. Gardner also draws on motivational interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and resolve mixed feelings about change. That approach can be useful for goals like improving work performance, reducing panic, or addressing substance-related ambivalence.
Clients can expect straightforward planning, clear next steps, and check-ins about progress. He emphasizes skills people can apply right away for managing anger, panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace stress. For those worried about balancing care with busy lives, he supports practical adjustments and resource connections.
If someone wants to begin, the process starts with an intake and a collaborative discussion of goals and options. Dr. Gardner uses his combined clinical and technology background to support treatment planning and follow-through.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online care
Dr. Gardner uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change how people respond to stress, anxiety, and panic. That approach focuses on practical skills such as breathing, thought records, and behavior experiments to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and resolve mixed feelings about change. This method emphasizes collaborative conversations that support commitment to small, sustainable steps toward work, health, or relationship goals.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to select methods that fit their goals, daily routines, and preferences. Sessions include reviewing progress and adjusting strategies as needed so the approach evolves with the client's needs.
If you plan to work online, confirm the specific session formats before booking. The practical benefit of remote sessions is that they can fit into busy days and reduce travel time, making it easier to attend regular check-ins. Remote work can also allow for shorter coaching-style check-ins when schedules require quick adjustments, or more focused skill-building sessions when time allows.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting, anger, career issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is interactive and practical. He uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches and includes motivational interviewing to address motivation and change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has twelve years of professional experience in social work settings including school-based, inpatient, and outpatient care.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and is licensed as MN LICSW and AR LCSW, practicing from Arkansas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers