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Fennisha Gardner

Practical, compassionate therapy for relationship and life challenges

LCSW Alaska

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Fennisha

Fennisha Gardner is an LCSW based in Alaska who brings 15 years of experience supporting people through relationship, family, and trauma-related challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes practical, evidence-informed work grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also drawing on DBT and solution-focused techniques to help clients manage emotions, improve communication, and address patterns that undermine well-being. Her approach centers on collaboration and creating a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly.

Fennisha aims to guide clients through concrete skill building and problem-solving alongside deeper reflection about life purpose, self-esteem, and difficult experiences such as grief, addiction, or interpersonal conflict. She also addresses issues common to blended families, caregiving stress, infidelity, and parenting concerns.

Clients can expect a therapist who balances structured strategies with empathetic listening, supporting change in ways that fit each person’s goals and circumstances. Fennisha offers remote session formats to increase accessibility and works with each client to tailor interventions that make sense for their situation.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Fennisha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach often focuses on practical exercises that reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which mix of approaches and techniques best align with their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy, making adjustments over time as needed.

Remote sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations within Alaska. These options provide flexibility in how people participate, allowing for real-time conversation, shorter check-ins, or written exchanges depending on what works best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy and parenting challenges, self-esteem, and ADHD, plus related topics like infidelity, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The clinician uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central framework and also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution-focused techniques to teach coping skills, emotion regulation, and practical problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 15 years of professional experience working as a social work change agent focused on supporting families and youth at risk.
What are the practitioner’s credentials and where are they based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Alaska with credential details AK LCSW CSWS1169 and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for remote work?
Appointments can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Alaska

Languages

English