Angela Gardner , LCSW

Angela Gardner has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and has practiced as an LCSW since 2018. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training in assessment, therapy, and community-based supports. She has experience across hospital and jail settings and has supported people facing acute mental health diagnoses, addiction, trauma, and the challenges of rebuilding their lives.

Comfortable working with diverse backgrounds and belief systems, she brings a compassionate, often warm presence to clinical work and appreciates humor when it fits the moment. Angela has also taught at the university level, and that commitment to education shows in her encouragement of others while remaining open to learning from each client and situation.

Clinically she draws from a range of methods, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Angela describes her style as eclectic and adaptive - she tailors techniques to match each person rather than relying on a single formula. She encourages those ready to take action on difficult issues and offers support throughout the therapeutic journey, aiming to meet clients where they are and help them move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Angela Gardner commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes understanding each person from their own perspective and building a collaborative relationship that supports growth. This approach is useful for people seeking empathy, stronger self-awareness, and a trusting therapeutic alliance. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical, skills-based method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing appears in her work as well - a conversational style that helps people explore ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, often helpful with addiction or readiness-related goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Angela works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques rather than imposing a single model, so clients and therapist decide together which methods to try and when to adjust the plan.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and allow therapy to continue from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, access care around work or family commitments, and use brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed, while working with licensed professionals to address ongoing concerns.