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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
- Motivational Interviewing
About Joey
LICSW, LCSW in Arkansas with 12 years of experience, Dr. Joey Gardner focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and life changes. He holds a doctorate in social work and a master's in information technology with a focus on health informatics. Dr. Gardner combines clinical and technology skills to support practical problem solving and everyday functioning.
He has worked across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings. That background includes coordinating care and helping people find appropriate services in their communities. He brings experience with provider networks and understands how systems can affect a person's access to help.
In session he uses a direct, interactive style. He draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to break problems into manageable steps. He often focuses on building specific skills and small experiments that people can try between meetings.
Dr. Gardner also offers coaching-oriented support for career decisions, workplace issues, and life purpose. He addresses communication problems, impulsivity, anger, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting strains through practical strategies and goal-setting.
People who prefer action-focused conversations that aim for short-term improvements may find his approach useful. He asks about goals and resources early so sessions can target immediate next steps. To begin, people choose the online therapy options, complete a brief matching form, and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches guide online work
Dr. Gardner commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT helps with anxiety, panic, depression, and everyday coping by focusing on clear steps a person can try between sessions.He also uses motivational interviewing to clarify what matters most and strengthen motivation for change. That approach is brief and conversational, useful for goals like reducing avoidance or improving workplace habits.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will ask about the client's goals, preferences, and resources, then recommend an approach and adjust it as needed. Sessions focus on practical next steps and review what worked since the last meeting.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises and homework to suit videocall or phone sessions, and will discuss what works best during the initial scheduling steps.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related issues such as anger, workplace problems, and parenting strain.
What is his therapeutic style?
The style is interactive and action-oriented, using cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Arkansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.