Therapist profile
Angela Gardner, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker - Family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver support
About Angela
Angela Gardner is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with seven years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief and loss, and helping people cope with major life changes. She also works with issues related to relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Angela aims to make sessions straightforward and direct. She listens for what feels most pressing and helps people name the next practical step. Conversations cover what is happening now and what small changes might reduce daily strain.
Her background includes supporting people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and end-of-life concerns. She also addresses family problems, divorce and separation, communication difficulties, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. These topics often connect to grief, guilt, or complex life transitions.
Sessions are conversational and focused on real-life problems. Angela helps people reflect on relationship patterns, manage emotional reactions, and set manageable goals between sessions. She pays attention to how roles at home and caregiving responsibilities affect mood and stress.
People who reach out can expect a calm, practical approach. Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to inform her work and tailors discussions to the person’s situation. She asks about routines, supports, and what has worked before to build on strengths and reduce overwhelm.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions
Angela uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms and life challenges. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against day-to-day experience; this can help with anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem struggles. Behavioral strategies concentrate on small, practical changes to routines and activities to reduce avoidance and build resilience, which is useful for stress, depression, and coping after loss.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then recommend steps to try. If a technique does not fit, adjustments are discussed and another direction is tried collaboratively.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to attend. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistency and focus on the issues that matter most.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or relationship issues does she address?
She helps with relationship strain, intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, family problems, divorce and separation, and related emotions like jealousy and guilt.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens for immediate stressors and helps people set small, achievable steps to reduce daily strain.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has seven years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, grief, life changes, and related family and caregiving issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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