Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW
Texas · 25 years in practice
Doris Gardner-Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and mood challenges.
License and registration
- LCSW, Texas
- 58672 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1316368434 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Doris
Doris Gardner-Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and mood challenges. She speaks plainly and encourages people to take small steps toward clearer thinking and steadier emotions.
Seeking help can feel hard, and she aims to make the first reach-out easier and more respectful of each person's pace. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy as part of her approach to help people notice and name strong feelings that get in the way of connection and well-being.
Background and approach
Doris also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take practical steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when helpful to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Doris brings 25 years of professional experience to sessions and works in a straightforward, client-centered way.
She listens closely and adapts methods to the situation rather than using a fixed formula. Sessions focus on what matters to the client now and on skills that can be practiced between meetings. People come to her for help with anger, low self-esteem, intimacy issues, career stress, bipolar disorder, chronic pain and complicated grief.
She also supports those coping with life transitions, attachment wounds, and communication problems. Sessions aim to increase insight and practical coping options. Therapy is offered in English and is provided through several online formats.
Doris explains options clearly so people can pick the way that fits their routine and needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Doris lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Doris names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How EFT and ACT work in online sessions
Doris combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-based ideas to focus on feelings, values, and close relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and patterns that block connection. It can be useful for managing intense reactions and improving emotional balance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches practical ways to accept difficult feelings while acting in line with what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Doris will listen to your goals and suggest methods that fit your situation. She adapts the work as you go, so the plan can change if another approach seems more helpful over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and movement-based exercises. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is not desired. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, between-session support, and people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping the focus on steady progress and practical skills.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Doris commonly address?
Doris commonly helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic approach?
She works in a client-centered way and uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to match the client's needs and goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience to her practice and draws on that background when tailoring sessions to each person.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients taken?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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