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Angela Gardner, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused work
About Angela
Angela Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with nine years as an LCSW. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, and addictions among other concerns. Angela also lists relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and ADHD as areas she addresses.
She draws on a mix of approaches and keeps sessions practical. Conversations include identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying small behavior changes, and setting concrete goals. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what people can do between meetings.
Angela has experience working in hospital and jail settings and with people who have serious mental health diagnoses and addiction histories. She has also taught at the university level, which informs a clear, instructional style in sessions. Her background includes helping people rebuild after trauma and addiction.
Clients can expect discussion of current problems, skills practice, and step-by-step planning. The therapist uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, emotionally-focused ideas, and solution-focused techniques to guide sessions. Angela adapts techniques to fit the person’s goals rather than applying one fixed method.
If a person wants focused, practical work on coping skills, communication, or managing strong emotions, Angela offers an approach that emphasizes clear steps and measurable progress. She works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, follow the site's scheduling process to complete a short questionnaire and book a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Angela uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often focus on practical exercises, homework between meetings, and step-by-step behavior experiments that fit day-to-day life.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. This approach is useful for building trust and clarifying what matters most to the client. Emotionally-Focused Therapy appears in her listed methods and is used to identify and work with strong emotions that affect relationships and personal well-being.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Angela will work with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as needed. Clients can expect to discuss practical steps, try specific skills between sessions, and reassess what is working.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they work on concrete changes.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Angela commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Relationship and family-related concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and ADHD are also listed.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured conversations that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Sessions include skills practice and short-term goal setting.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Angela has worked in hospital and jail settings and with people facing serious mental health diagnoses and addiction. She has also taught at the university level.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding a Texas LCSW and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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