Therapist profile
Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW, LCSW
Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW LCSW - Stress and Parenting support
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Joey
Dr. Joey Gardner is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience. He practices in Arkansas and works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and parenting strains. He also lists relationship and intimacy-related issues among his areas of focus.
He holds a doctorate in social work and a master's in information technology health informatics. That combination shaped his interest in care coordination and in helping people connect with useful services in their communities. He has worked in school-based settings, inpatient care, and outpatient services, so he is familiar with a range of care environments.
His counseling style is interactive and practical. He uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on solution-focused methods to identify steps that produce quick, manageable changes.
Many people consult him about workplace stress, parenting pressure, communication problems, and changes in life direction. He also notes work with ADHD-related concerns, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue. He describes coaching as part of his services for people seeking more direction in career or life purpose.
In sessions, Dr. Gardner tends to work collaboratively and move toward clear goals. He often helps people outline small experiments or behavior changes to try between meetings. His background in technology and coordination can help people find local resources and supports when needed.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Gardner uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that keep problems active. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress by breaking issues into concrete thoughts and actions to practice between meetings.He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find their own reasons for change. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about the next steps. Solution-focused therapy is part of his practice too; it focuses on small, practical changes that can be tested quickly and adjusted as needed.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are planned around the client’s needs and aims, and he adjusts techniques as goals evolve.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current online session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people focus on exercises without travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to these practical formats.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related concerns like workplace problems and burnout.
How would he approach my problem?
His style is interactive and practical, using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to identify small steps and change patterns that cause distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, listed as MN LICSW and AR LCSW, and practices in Arkansas.
Can he work with me if I don’t live in the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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