LICSW, LCSW

Karin Gardner , LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in New York

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About Karin

Karin Gardner, LICSW and LCSW, is a clinical social worker licensed in New York and Vermont with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family conflict, major life transitions, and the emotional impacts of acute and chronic illness. Her practice also attends to concerns such as trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiving stress, attachment and family of origin issues, chronic pain and illness, and challenges with self-esteem and anger.

Grounded in a person-centered and humanistic perspective, she approaches therapy with the belief that individuals have an innate capacity for self-directed change, healing, and growth. Her role is collaborative - she partners with clients to identify strengths, set meaningful goals, and develop practical coping tools that fit each person’s life. Karin integrates a range of evidence-informed techniques, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to individual needs.

LICSW and LCSW are clinical social work credentials that reflect advanced training and authorization to provide independent psychotherapy in their respective states. Karin focuses on empowering people through supportive, nonjudgmental collaboration aimed at sustainable change and improved emotional well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take steps toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and depression because it emphasizes practical action alongside emotional awareness.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and early attachments, exploring how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses. It can be particularly helpful for relationship struggles, attachment issues, and the aftermath of relational trauma.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive stance where the therapist provides understanding and support so the client can explore and discover their own solutions. This approach is effective for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and strengthening self-direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Karin collaborates with each person to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals often blend elements from different methods to tailor care.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and greater access to consistent care. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, mobility, or geographical constraints while maintaining an ongoing therapeutic relationship with a licensed therapist.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Karin Gardner have?

Karin Gardner has 7 years of professional experience.

Is Karin Gardner a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds these credentials: LICSW, LCSW. License details: VT LICSW 089.0134519, NY LCSW 093358.

In which languages does Karin Gardner provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Karin Gardner located?

She is located in New York.

How can I work with Karin Gardner as my therapist?

You can work with Karin Gardner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karin Gardner work with international clients?

Karin Gardner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karin Gardner cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

New York, Vermont

Languages

English

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