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Jodie Gardner
Compassionate therapy grounded in practical skills
LPCC, LPC Texas
- Experience
- 9 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Jodie
Jodie Gardner brings nearly a decade of clinical experience to her work as a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC).
Background and approach
She practices in Texas and has supported clients through a broad range of challenges, including addiction recovery, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Her background also includes addressing issues like chronic pain, insomnia, relationship and intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Jodie emphasizes creating an atmosphere where people can speak openly about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Her approach blends practical skills with empathic listening, drawing on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance-based and attachment-informed perspectives.
Jodie collaborates with clients to identify meaningful goals and to develop coping strategies tailored to each person’s circumstances. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to make the process understandable and approachable for those who reach out for support.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to improve mood and daily functioning; it often uses practical exercises and skills practice that adapt well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify values and build psychological flexibility by combining mindfulness and committed action, which can support coping with chronic stress, grief, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns and how early bonds shape current interactions, helping clients understand relationship dynamics and develop healthier ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jodie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs. Together they explore options and adjust techniques over time so interventions feel relevant and useful for the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy schedules or to continue care across distances. These formats allow for regular check-ins, homework review, and skill-building between sessions while keeping treatment focused on the client’s priorities and progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Jodie help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, sleep and eating concerns, and stress-related problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with empathic, client-centered listening to help clients develop coping strategies and meet personal goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings nine years of experience in counseling and addiction work, including practice as a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Texas.
What credentials and location information apply?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials with license numbers CA LPCC 20432 and TX LPC 77489 and practices out of Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Licensed
Texas, California
Languages
English