Therapist profile
Madeline Gardiner, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Parenting and Family concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- EMDR informed
About Madeline
Madeline Gardiner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She works with adults who are juggling parenting, family conflict, stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues like grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Madeline uses a person-centered approach that focuses on the individual's perspective. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and on mindfulness strategies to build moment-to-moment coping skills.
When trauma or entrenched relationship patterns come up, she may incorporate EMDR-informed methods and elements of the Gottman Method to address attachment and interaction patterns. Her work aims to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning by breaking problems into manageable pieces and practicing new responses.
Madeline pays attention to cultural and lifestyle factors and asks about those early in the work. She includes solution-focused ideas and motivational interviewing when clients want short-term, goal-oriented support, such as during major life changes or parenting stress.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete strategies and regular check-ins about what's helping. The approach is collaborative: clients and Madeline set goals and measure progress together. Practical tools, skill practice, and discussion of real-life situations are common parts of the sessions.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work puts the client's experience first and involves listening, reflecting, and shaping sessions around what matters most. This approach helps when parenting stress or family conflict feels immediate and practical solutions are needed.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions using CBT often include homework, worksheets, and short experiments to try between meetings to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) informed methods address traumatic memories and strong emotional reactions. When used, the therapist guides clients through structured processing steps alongside grounding and coping skills to reduce the intensity of traumatic responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Madeline will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That decision is based on current concerns, preferences, and what seems to help in early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy fits into busy family life because sessions can be scheduled around work, school, or caregiving. Online work also makes it easier to use digital worksheets, record brief skill practices, and keep regular check-ins without added travel time.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting problems does she address?
She works with adults facing parenting strain, blended family challenges, communication problems, and family conflict.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill practice, and step-by-step problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has three years of professional experience in counseling.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed as an LPC in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a cancellable subscription model.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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