LPCC, LPC

Jodie Gardner, LPCC, LPC

Experience9 years
LocationTexas
Focus areasAddictions, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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About Jodie

Jodie Gardner is a licensed counselor practicing in Texas who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

Holding LPCC and LPC credentials, she has supported people facing a range of challenges including addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and difficulties with relationships, intimacy, and family dynamics. Her background also includes work with caregiving stress, chronic pain and illness, body image and eating concerns, ADHD, and other co-occurring issues.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult emotions and life transitions. She draws on a mix of evidence-based methods such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Jodie also offers support around career questions, compassion fatigue, stress management, and complex relational patterns including adoption and attachment issues. Clients join sessions through flexible online formats that include video, phone, live chat, or text messaging, and subscription-based scheduling that can be adjusted or canceled.

Prospective clients are encouraged to take the initial step toward change by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views a person as made up of different parts and offers a way to understand internal conflicts and patterns by helping clients relate to those parts with curiosity and compassion; this can be useful for trauma, shame, and patterns that impact relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, practicing acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, and committing to actions that align with what matters most, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to early relational patterns and current attachment needs, working to strengthen stable connections and improve how people relate to others in relationships and families.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor the work rather than applying a single method from the outset.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes therapy more accessible for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These online options provide flexibility to meet consistently, maintain momentum between sessions, and use different formats for check-ins or focused skill practice with licensed professionals guiding the work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Areas of focus include addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship and family challenges, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, and caregiving stress among others.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, blending Internal Family Systems, ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered practice, and CBT to adapt to each client’s needs and goals.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has nine years of clinical experience and has worked with people facing a broad range of mental health and relational concerns, including substance use and trauma recovery.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

Credentials include LPCC and LPC with license details CA LPCC 20432 and TX LPC 77489, and the therapist practices in Texas.

Does the therapist offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what does therapy cost?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy with this clinician?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Texas, California

Languages

English