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Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW, LCSW
Arkansas
Dr. Joey Gardner LICSW LCSW - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Joey
Dr. Joey Gardner is an LICSW and LCSW based in Arkansas with 12 years of clinical experience. He holds a doctorate in social work and a master’s in information technology health informatics. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related concerns.
He has worked in school-based settings, inpatient care, and outpatient services. He also has experience coordinating care and helping connect people with local resources. Those roles shaped a practical approach to problem solving.
In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a solution-focused style. He asks direct questions, identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits, and tests small changes between meetings. He combines that with motivational interviewing to help people set and follow personal goals.
He often works on communication problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, workplace concerns, and anger or impulsivity. He also addresses panic attacks, social anxiety, men’s issues, and compassion fatigue. The work is usually focused on clear, manageable steps rather than long, open-ended discussion.
His background in health informatics influences how he thinks about coordinating care and tracking progress. New clients are invited to start by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling a first session. That initial step helps set a focused plan and clear next actions.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Dr. Gardner works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then test small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into specific thoughts, behaviors, and symptoms.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. That approach focuses on short conversations that build commitment and clarify personal goals. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set concrete, short-term goals and track progress with measurable steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide whether CBT, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused tasks fit best based on goals and preferences. The plan may change as progress is tracked and new issues come up.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited. Discuss format preferences during the matching questionnaire and the first session to set a practical plan that fits everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address most often?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related concerns such as communication problems and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, interactive style that emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques to change thoughts and behaviors and test small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience, including work in school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials (MN LICSW, AR LCSW) and practices from Arkansas.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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