- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Arkansas, Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About Joey
Dr. Joey Gardner combines clinical training and practical experience to help people facing everyday pressures. He holds a doctorate in social work and practices as a LICSW and LCSW.
His background includes school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings. He presents himself as a practical, goal-oriented clinician. He uses straightforward, interactive conversations to help people identify what matters most.
Sessions focus on clear steps and skills people can try between meetings. He often draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to notice patterns of thought and behavior.
Background and approach
Solution-focused methods help set short-term goals and track progress. Joey has also worked on care coordination with other providers to connect people to local resources. That experience informs how he helps clients navigate systems like schools and clinics.
He frames therapy as a partnership built around realistic plans and accessible supports. Parents exploring concerns related to parenting, relationship stress, or behavior challenges can expect practical strategies and exploratory coaching. He also addresses stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, workplace strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Conversations can include communication skills, dealing with impulsivity, and finding purpose. His approach is collaborative and focused on usable tools rather than long theoretical talks. He aims to empower people to make steady, measurable changes.
Prospective clients who want clear steps and honest dialogue may find his style a strong fit.
What Joey works with
Everything Joey lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Joey helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Joey lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Dr. Gardner commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused strategies. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes short-term goals and practical steps to produce quick, trackable changes.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and demonstrations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send brief updates, ask quick questions, or keep momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain steady progress.
Questions people ask about Joey
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, anger, ADHD, career issues, compassion fatigue, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses an interactive, practical style that emphasizes clear steps and skills. Sessions blend cognitive-behavioral ideas with solution-focused goal setting.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 12 years of clinical experience across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as a LICSW and LCSW with practice connections in Arkansas.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.
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