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Quencina Gardner

Calm skills for clearer thinking and connection

LPC Georgia

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Quencina

Quencina Gardner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions, tailoring care to each person’s situation and goals.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes a respectful, open rapport where clients can explore thoughts and feelings without judgment as they work toward greater emotional balance. Gardner draws from a range of therapeutic traditions to meet varied needs, including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered principles, dialectical skills, existential exploration, and Jungian perspectives.

She also addresses issues such as aging and geriatric concerns, attachment and family of origin problems, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, substance use concerns, divorce and separation, and coping with disaster-related or control-related stress. Prospective clients should expect collaborative work that centers their priorities while using structured tools when appropriate.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Quencina Gardner integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered therapy into her online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating a space where clients are supported in discovering their own solutions and building self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gardner works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences. She may combine structured CBT strategies with the reflective, person-focused stance of client-centered therapy or add DBT skills when emotion regulation is a priority, tailoring interventions to the individual rather than applying a single method.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These formats allow for regular contact and skill-building from home or other convenient locations while enabling scheduled sessions and brief check-ins to support progress between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like caregiver stress, codependency, substance concerns, and family issues.
What style of therapy can I expect in sessions?
The therapeutic style blends client-centered listening with structured strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, offering both empathic support and practical skills work.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of professional experience providing mental health counseling in Georgia.
What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?
The therapist is licensed as an LPC in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC013305 and practices in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are available for therapy sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling needs.
How are fees and cancellations handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English