Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in Arkansas

About Joey

Dr. Joey Gardner brings a practical blend of clinical and technical training to his work. He holds a doctorate in social work and is both a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW.

With 12 years of experience, he has worked across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings. His style is interactive and straightforward. He uses clear, goal-focused conversations to help people sort stressful situations.

Background and approach

Sessions often include techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. He aims to make changes that feel useful in day-to-day life. Gardner also has background in health informatics, which he applies to care coordination and connecting people with local resources.

That experience involves helping individuals and providers find appropriate supports in their communities. He aims to link practical resources with the work done in sessions. Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and workplace issues.

He also works with attention challenges, anger, and questions about life purpose. Conversations may include coaching elements to support clear steps forward. In sessions he favors short-term, measurable goals and collaborative decision making.

He helps clients identify small changes that can make daily life easier and more manageable. That approach is designed for people who want focused, action-oriented help.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It breaks problems into concrete steps and teaches practical tools to try between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and on what works now. Sessions look for exceptions to problems and build on those moments to set clear, short-term goals and actions. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, which can be useful for work goals, habits, or when someone feels stuck.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist reviews the concerns, goals, and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. That way the work stays focused on what the client wants to achieve rather than on a single rigid method.

Online sessions can fit different schedules and needs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexible meetings and more ways to follow up between sessions. For people balancing parenting, work, or school, this flexibility often makes it easier to keep steady progress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship and intimacy-related issues, workplace problems, ADHD, anger, and related concerns like communication and forgiveness.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses an interactive, goal-focused style that draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to create practical, step-by-step changes.

What is his professional background?

He has 12 years of clinical experience across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings, plus training in health informatics and care coordination.

What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?

He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with licence details MN LICSW 30107 and AR LCSW 7127-C, and is located in Arkansas.

Which languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he use?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing and getting started work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire to schedule.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages: English

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