At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, North Carolina / C008442
- NPI
- 1316558174
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Goal focused
- Nonjudgmental care
About Angela
Angela Gardner, LCSW, brings nine years of practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. She greets people with warmth and a straightforward approach. Angela aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone unsure about therapy.
She creates a nonjudgmental space where people can say what they need to say. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and finding small, practical steps forward. Angela encourages open expression of feelings, even when those feelings are hard to name.
Her background includes a range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship issues. She also supports people with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, and addresses topics like adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Angela uses approaches like Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Those approaches guide conversations, help set goals, and shape practical skills to try between sessions.
Sessions are meant to be collaborative. Angela works with each person to pick tools that fit their life and goals. She welcomes clients from different backgrounds and provides services in English to people in and beyond North Carolina.
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How her approaches translate to online therapy
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for small, practical steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than getting stuck on unhelpful thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person's own goals guide the work.
Angela treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She'll talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then try methods that make sense for their situation. Adjustments are made as needed so the work stays useful and realistic.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to schedule check-ins, try short focused sessions, or continue therapy when relocating. Because specific session formats are not listed here, confirm the available options before booking so sessions match your scheduling needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersParanoiaPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship problems among other issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focused on practical steps and open conversation that fit each person's life.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and experience working with many related concerns.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in North Carolina and holds the credential LCSW from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She accepts international clients and conducts services in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription 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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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers