LICSW, LCSW
Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW, LCSW
- Experience12 years
- LocationArkansas
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
- Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
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About Joey
Dr. Joey Gardner brings more than a decade of clinical practice to his work as a licensed social worker.
Background and approach
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and completed a doctorate in social work after earning a master's in information technology and health informatics, a background he blends into clinical care and care coordination.
Over 12 years he has worked across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other life challenges while connecting them with community resources. His counseling style is interactive and oriented around practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
He emphasizes collaboration and skill development so clients can address concerns such as self-esteem, impulsivity, workplace problems, compassion fatigue, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Drawing on experience supporting providers and coordinating services, he aims to help people increase functioning and move toward clearer goals.
Dr. Gardner frames therapy as a forward-looking, productive partnership focused on empowering clients to make meaningful changes.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Dr. Gardner draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and low mood, and it often includes practical exercises that can be used between sessions. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on building on existing strengths and identifying small, concrete steps toward preferred outcomes, which can help when addressing goals like improving communication, workplace functioning, or life direction.Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single path up front. This makes it possible to adjust strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow people to access licensed professionals without traveling, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages
English
What Joey can help with
Dr. Joey Gardner works with clients on stress and anxiety, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching.
Joey works with providers providing care coordination services to assist individuals with finding optimal care within their community.
How Joey approaches therapy
Joey's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Joey is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Arkansas, with 12 years of clinical experience.