Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Ronald Gardner, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 5004
- NPI
- 1518778174
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Ronald 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
- Depression and bipolar
- Grief and trauma
About Ronald
Ronald Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on control issues, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
He sees people as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on in sessions. He uses practical conversation to identify what is causing distress and what tends to make things worse. Sessions often involve clarifying goals, practicing coping steps, and checking what works in daily life.
Ronald aims to make the first steps straightforward. He acknowledges that starting therapy can feel difficult and focuses on concrete next steps. This includes simple skills for managing strong feelings and short-term strategies to steady day-to-day functioning.
Over his career he has worked across many clinical situations and draws on that experience to help people make sense of recurring problems. He pays attention to how work, relationships, and day-to-day routines affect mood and stress. The approach is practical and focused on what people can use between sessions.
To begin, readers are invited to use the site’s matching process and schedule a first session. The therapist supports clients in setting clear goals and tracking small improvements over time.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Many evidence-based techniques involve learning specific ways to manage thoughts and behavior. Cognitive-style approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to test alternative thoughts; these are useful for anxiety and depression. Behavioral-focused techniques emphasize changing routines and practicing actions that reduce avoidance and increase rewarding activities, which can help with mood and social anxiety.Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking what works, adjusting methods, and setting concrete tasks between sessions so progress is visible.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while managing work, family, and other commitments.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, and depression. He also focuses on control issues, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his approach in sessions?
He looks for practical steps and strengths people already have, then uses conversation to set goals and try coping strategies. Sessions often include practice of skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs a pragmatic style focused on everyday functioning.
Is he licensed to practice in California?
Yes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the site’s subscription details for specific rates.
How do I begin if I want to see him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers