Jodie Gardner
Texas counselor specializing in addiction, trauma, and relationships
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About
Jodie Gardner is a licensed professional counselor based in Texas and holds an LPCC credential in California. She is credentialed as an LPCC and an LPC and is also a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Texas. Over nine years of practice, she has worked with individuals, couples, and families aged 12 and older to address a wide range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and client-centered work, drawing on clinical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Gardner integrates attention to relational patterns, coping skills, and values to help people explore change and manage stressors such as chronic pain, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, and career concerns. She also offers support around specialty areas like body image, intimacy-related issues, and caregiver strain.
Jodie acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to create an open environment where thoughts and emotions can be expressed without judgment. Practical concerns such as scheduling and the subscription-based session structure are handled up front so that focus can remain on goals and immediate needs.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and client-centered work, drawing on clinical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Gardner integrates attention to relational patterns, coping skills, and values to help people explore change and manage stressors such as chronic pain, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, and career concerns. She also offers support around specialty areas like body image, intimacy-related issues, and caregiver strain.
Jodie acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to create an open environment where thoughts and emotions can be expressed without judgment. Practical concerns such as scheduling and the subscription-based session structure are handled up front so that focus can remain on goals and immediate needs.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CA LPCC 20432, TX LPC 77489
- NPI Number: 1821599796
- License: LPC (Texas), LPCC (California)
Virtual sessions tailored to goals and relationships
Jodie Gardner offers online appointments that use a collaborative framework to match therapeutic methods to each person or family. She brings together client-centered listening with structured tools so that people can set priorities and practice new skills between meetings. Sessions are available to individuals, couples, and families ages 12 and up through video and phone formats as well as live chat and text-based messaging.When Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used, the focus is on identifying valued directions and learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action that aligns with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy provides a practical way to notice patterns in thinking and behavior and to test alternative responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy or Attachment-Based methods are offered when relationship patterns and emotional bonds are central concerns, supporting a clearer understanding of attachment needs and interactional cycles.
Those who prefer a mix of structured skill work and reflective exploration may find Jodie a collaborative fit. Communication options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences for connecting.
What is Jodie Gardner's professional background?
Jodie Gardner is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas and holds an LPCC credential in California, with nine years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families aged 12 and older.
Which licenses and credentials does she hold?
Her listed credentials are LPCC and LPC. License details include CA LPCC 20432 and TX LPC 77489, and she is also described as a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Texas.
In what languages does she provide services?
Services are offered in English.
Where is she located?
Jodie Gardner is based in Texas.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Remote sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving multiple ways to connect depending on preference.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with Jodie.