- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin, Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Gloria
Dr. Gloria Fennell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin with two decades of clinical experience. She brings a background in nursing and social work to her practice.
She offers calm, practical support for people facing parenting stress and related life challenges. She started her career as a registered nurse in trauma care and later completed a Master of Social Work and a Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work.
Background and approach
That mix of hands-on clinical work and academic teaching informs how she approaches problems. She has worked in schools, community mental health settings, and independent practice, and spent 20 years teaching social work at undergraduate and graduate levels. Her style centers on strengths and collaboration.
She asks questions, listens, and helps people identify what matters most to them. Intervention choices are decided together rather than imposed from the start. In sessions she uses practical strategies drawn from approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Those methods are adapted to the person's goals, whether managing anxiety, grief, or parenting stress. She also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, caregiver strain, and life transitions. Dr.
Fennell aims to build a trusting working relationship first. She recognizes that reaching out can feel hard and that the early steps matter. If her approach seems like a fit, she invites people to begin a collaborative process to set clear, manageable goals.
What Gloria works with
Everything Gloria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Gloria helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Approaches Gloria lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where motivation and meaning matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behavior patterns. It is practical for anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges that involve routines and reactions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental relationship where the person's goals guide each session. This approach supports emotional safety and clear collaboration.Choosing which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options with the person, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs guide the plan rather than a fixed protocol.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video works well for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or helpful when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, homework exchanges, or when a written reflection feels more natural. These options aim to make regular work on goals easier to maintain alongside parenting and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Gloria
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and career questions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is strengths-based and collaborative. She listens first, then helps people choose practical strategies that match their goals.
What is her professional background?
She began as a registered nurse in trauma, then earned an MSW and a Ph.D. and taught social work for 20 years while working in schools, community mental health, and independent practice.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds a Minnesota LICSW and a Wisconsin LCSW and practices from Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for the person.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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