Profile / United States
Karin Gardner, LICSW, LCSW
New York
LCSW LICSW - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based approaches
About Karin
Karin Gardner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Vermont and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with illness, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, and attention-related difficulties.
Her approach begins with a person-centered foundation. She listens to what matters most and helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Karin uses practical strategies drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods to try different ways of responding. Sessions are collaborative and focused on clear steps someone can test between meetings.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy when helpful. These methods help people clarify values, tolerate hard emotions, and understand patterns in close relationships. Karin blends approaches to address things like chronic pain, caregiver stress, body image, and family-of-origin issues.
Karin has worked with concerns related to trauma and abuse, domestic violence, dissociation, and mood disorders alongside general life stressors. She frames therapy in terms of skills, behavior changes, and relationship understanding rather than labels. People can expect straightforward work on thoughts, feelings, and practical next steps.
Sessions reflect seven years of clinical practice across New York and Vermont licensure. Karin provides therapy in English and does not work with international clients. To start, readers are asked to use the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How Karin blends practical approaches for remote sessions
Karin often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep stress and mood problems active. CBT focuses on concrete steps - noticing thoughts, testing them, and changing routines - which translates well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements CBT by helping people clarify what matters to them and build small actions that align with those values while accepting difficult feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication skills, useful for addressing relationship strain.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Karin will review a person’s goals, symptoms, and daily routines and then recommend methods to try. She expects clients to offer feedback and to adjust strategies as they learn what helps most, so the plan can change over time.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Remote sessions also allow practical skill practice between meetings and make it possible to bring real-life examples into conversation without needing to travel.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include parenting, sleep problems, ADHD, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
How does Karin use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and try alternative responses. Work is practical and includes steps to practice between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience and holds licensure in both Vermont and New York. Her work spans emotional, relational, and health-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LICSW in Vermont and an LCSW in New York and provides services while licensed in those states. Sessions are based out of New York licensure.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the site matching and booking process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.