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Dr. Joey Gardner

Dr. Joey Gardner

LICSW, LCSW

Arkansas

Practical, goal-focused therapy for real life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW, LCSW
License
LCSW, Arkansas / 7127-C; LICSW, Minnesota / 30107
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Arkansas

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    • Goal oriented
    • Action focused
    • Motivation centered

    About Joey

    Dr. Joey Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker with both LICSW and LCSW credentials and twelve years of clinical experience. He holds a doctorate in social work and a master’s degree in information technology and health informatics. He presents himself as someone who combines clinical know-how with practical tech skills to support people facing everyday struggles.

    Dr. Gardner uses straightforward, interactive sessions that aim to set clear goals and build practical skills. He leans on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused methods to find workable steps forward. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people want help finding motivation to change.

    His background includes school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings, and he has worked on care coordination to help people locate appropriate services in their communities. That experience informs an emphasis on connecting goals to real-life resources and routines.

    Sessions are positioned to help with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career challenges, workplace problems, and ADHD-related struggles. He also addresses communication problems, impulsivity, forgiveness, and compassion fatigue.

    Dr. Gardner aims to help people identify practical next steps, build forward momentum, and regain a sense of purpose. He encourages collaborative planning and measurable progress rather than long, unfocused talk.

  2. How these approaches guide online therapy

    Dr. Gardner uses a few clear methods that many people find practical. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people identify and strengthen their own reasons to change, which can be useful for goals like managing impulsivity or improving self-care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and helps people try different responses to old patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy aims to find small, achievable steps that move someone toward their preferred future rather than dwelling on problems.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work and will be a joint decision. He will talk through goals and preferences with each person and adjust methods as progress and needs become clearer. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps day to day.

    The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer a way to check in without long travel, and allow shorter focused appointments when needed. It can also allow people to build skills between meetings and keep momentum toward concrete goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Arkansas, Minnesota

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can Dr. Gardner help with?

    He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Other areas include parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues, career and workplace problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

    What is his therapy style like?

    Sessions are interactive and goal focused, using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find and sustain motivation for change.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He brings twelve years of experience in practice, including work in school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings and care coordination roles.

    What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

    He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and is located in Arkansas.

    Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees and billing 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 him?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

  6. 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

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