Dr. Joey Gardner
Practical, collaborative counseling with evidence-based tools
LICSW, LCSW Arkansas
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
- Languages
- English
About Joey
Dr. Joey Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctoral degree in social work and a background in health informatics.
Background and approach
He brings 12 years of experience across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings, and combines clinical practice with knowledge of health technology and care coordination to help clients locate appropriate services in their communities. His dual LICSW and LCSW credentials are held in Minnesota and Arkansas respectively, reflecting his professional standing in the field.
His counseling approach is interactive and practical, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside solution-focused and motivational strategies to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and career or workplace issues. He also works with clients on relationship and family matters, parenting and intimacy-related issues, anger, impulsivity, and challenges like compassion fatigue or panic attacks.
Dr. Gardner emphasizes building useful skills and resources so clients can move toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.
Clients can expect a collaborative and goal-oriented style aimed at empowering individuals to identify priorities and take manageable steps forward. He frames treatment as a partnership that uses evidence-informed methods to support change and problem solving.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Dr. Gardner commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress or anxiety and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns; it is often useful for issues like panic, depression, and social anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward specific goals, making it a good fit for clients seeking rapid, practical change and clearer direction.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past, then adapts methods to match each person's needs. This flexible stance helps shape a plan that feels usable and relevant to everyday life.
Online therapy with him can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or differing comfort levels with technology. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Arkansas and to maintain progress through tools and strategies discussed during sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages
English