Angela Gardner , LCSW

Angela Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of professional experience, based in North Carolina. She works with people navigating stress, anxiety, family and parenting challenges, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, and related issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem difficulties. Her practice also attends to needs tied to adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and women's issues.

Angela draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s situation. She focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore emotions, reflect on experiences, and build practical coping strategies. Her style emphasizes collaboration, aiming to help clients identify values, reduce unhelpful patterns, and strengthen relationships and self-compassion.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Angela prioritizes clear initial steps to establish trust and direction. She provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it possible for clients, including international clients, to connect in ways that fit their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values. It blends acceptance of difficult feelings with practical steps, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. By learning new ways of thinking and coping, clients often find relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s experience, offering empathy and unconditional positive regard as the foundation for growth. This approach supports self-exploration, improving self-esteem, and strengthening relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Angela will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives and varied circumstances. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to stay connected with a therapist, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across distances. These options make it easier to schedule sessions that align with daily responsibilities while still receiving consistent professional support from licensed professionals.