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Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW
Texas
Doris Gardner-Wilson LCSW - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- DBT skills work
- Attachment focus
About Doris
Doris Gardner-Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 25 years of experience. She helps people deal with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and narcissistic abuse. She also supports people facing grief, self-esteem struggles, and challenges related to intimacy and family dynamics.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based work, and client-centered methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses. She encourages short, concrete skills you can use between meetings.
Doris also addresses specific concerns like sex addiction, communication problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image. She works with issues tied to attachment, abandonment, and blended family situations. Her work includes support for people managing mood disorders such as depression and bipolar patterns.
In sessions she listens and then offers steps to test new behaviors. Conversations are geared toward practical changes rather than long theoretical discussion. Clients often practice small tasks and reflect on what worked and what did not.
Her background combines many years in clinical settings with focused therapeutic methods. She asks about daily routines, thoughts, and relationships to build clear plans. To begin, she uses an intake process that identifies goals and the most useful techniques to try first.
Practical approaches and online sessions
When working online, Doris draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with attachment-based ideas. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. ACT emphasizes noticing internal experiences and committing to actions that match personal values, which can help with avoidance, addiction, and life transitions. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current trust and intimacy.She treats finding the right approach as a shared task. The therapist and client discuss goals, try a method for several sessions, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process keeps the work concrete and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other routines. It also allows for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and for using camera-off conversations when that suits the person better. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets, ACT exercises, and DBT skills training to a digital setting while focusing on what fits the client's life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and narcissistic abuse, grief, self-esteem, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar patterns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts, trying new behaviors, and reviewing what works.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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