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LPCC, LPC

Jodie Gardner, LPCC, LPC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Jodie

Jodie Gardner is a licensed counselor with nine years of clinical experience who practices in Texas and holds LPC licensure in both Texas and California.

Background and approach

She brings a background in chemical dependency counseling and has worked with people navigating addiction alongside a broad range of mental health concerns such as trauma, grief, chronic pain, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her dual credentials - LPCC and LPC - reflect formal licensure in counseling across state lines.

Her style centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions. She draws from evidence-based approaches to tailor care to each person’s situation, helping clients develop practical skills and insight.

Jodie emphasizes collaboration in the therapeutic process and recognizes that beginning therapy is a significant step, offering steady support as individuals work toward greater well-being and coping capacity.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to strengthen interpersonal connection and address issues rooted in early relationship experiences.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and then tailors techniques from these methods to fit the client’s needs. That collaborative exploration helps determine which strategies to emphasize over time and adapts as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into daily life, and use approaches like ACT and CBT in ways that suit how a person prefers to engage.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jodie commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, relationship and family difficulties, ADHD, and stress-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining practical skill-building with emotional exploration to help clients manage symptoms and navigate life changes.
What is her professional background?
Jodie has nine years of clinical experience and additional training as a licensed chemical dependency counselor, supporting people with substance-related concerns alongside other mental health needs.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LPC licensure in Texas and is a LPCC in California; her practice location is listed as Texas.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Services are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Texas, California

Languages

English

What Jodie can help with

Jodie Gardner works with clients on addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Jodie works with individuals, couples, and families, 12 years of age and older.

How Jodie approaches therapy

Jodie's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Gottman Method.

Experience and training

Jodie is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Texas, with 9 years of clinical experience.