Therapist
Jodie Gardner
LPCC, LPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life challenges
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- Addiction support
- Relationship focus
- Practical coping skills
About Jodie
She draws on several commonly used approaches to shape sessions. Jodie uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, workable changes. She also relies on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen relationships and support emotional healing.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Jodie listens closely, helps clients name their concerns, and works with them to set clear, achievable steps. She pays attention to how stress, sleep, and physical pain affect mood, and brings that into the plan.
Her background includes supporting people with addiction and with problems brought on by trauma, chronic illness, caregiving, and life transitions. Jodie also addresses intimate relationship issues, sexual concerns, and identity-related stress such as LGBT matters.
Jodie works with adults on coping, mood, and behavioral goals. She combines practical skill-building with a warm, accepting stance so clients can practice changes between sessions. If you want straightforward help and a steady guide, she can be a collaborative partner in that work.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Texas, California
Languages
English
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How Jodie's Approaches Shape Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can help when worry or avoidance gets in the way of living the life someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaching practical skills to change them over time. That approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jodie will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those choices as progress is made.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options when you schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use skills in their everyday settings between sessions, which supports steady practice and follow-through.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jodie typically address?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and related issues such as sleep problems, chronic pain, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, mixing practical skill-building with a warm, accepting approach to help people try new ways of coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in counseling settings and supporting people through addiction, mood, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas; her credential list includes CA LPCC and TX LPC.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options when you match and schedule.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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