Angela Gardner, LCSW

Texas · 9 years in practice

Angela Gardner is an LCSW based in Texas with nine years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 61721 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1093394694 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Angela

Angela Gardner is an LCSW based in Texas with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and struggles with self-esteem. Angela speaks English and works with people from many backgrounds, offering straightforward support and practical steps.

She draws from several approaches when planning care, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions often include listening, identifying patterns that cause distress, and trying small changes to test what helps.

Background and approach

Angela describes her style as compassionate and adaptable, and she uses humor when it fits the moment. Her background includes work in hospital and jail settings and experience supporting people with serious mental health diagnoses and addiction. She has also taught at the university level, which informs how she explains ideas and coaches skills during sessions.

That mix of clinical and teaching experience helps her break down complex problems into manageable steps. Angela tailors her approach to each person rather than following one fixed method. She may use motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change, CBT techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, or emotionally-focused work to address difficult patterns in relationships.

Her aim is to help people rebuild momentum and find practical ways to feel better. If someone prefers digital care, Angela offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. She supports international clients and works with a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Angela lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Angela names

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Online support

How Angela uses different approaches in online sessions

Angela often blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name difficult emotions and understand how those feelings affect their relationships. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and respected so people can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Angela works together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That collaborative process can shift over time as progress is made or new concerns arise.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let visual cues guide emotionally focused work. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging make it possible to share updates and try short exercises between longer sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives and different routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Angela help with?

She helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate and adaptable, mixing listening with practical exercises. She uses humor when appropriate and focuses on small, doable changes.

What is her professional background?

She has nine years of clinical experience as an LCSW and has worked in hospital and jail settings, supporting people with serious mental health needs and addiction.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds LCSW credentials and practices from Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

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