Jodie Gardner, LPCC, LPC

Jodie Gardner is a licensed counselor practicing in Texas who aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and brings nine years of clinical experience. Jodie helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions. She encourages the simple step of starting therapy and recognizes that reaching out takes courage.

Jodie frames sessions as a place to talk openly about what matters. She uses practical tools from approaches such as cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-based strategies to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at how relationships shape reactions and emotions.

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on the issues the person brings - such as sleep problems, relationship strain, parenting stress, or workplace pressure - and on small, doable changes. Jodie pays attention to how mood, behavior, and daily routines interact, and she helps people find steps that fit real life.

She has experience supporting those affected by trauma, substance use concerns, chronic health challenges, and identity-related stressors. Jodie works collaboratively to set goals and track progress over time. People who prefer direct, practical guidance combined with attentive listening may find her approach useful.

To begin, a short intake and scheduling step matches needs and timing. Sessions are provided in English and are offered from her Texas practice.

How these approaches can guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and the frustration of chronic problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and behavioral habits. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how past and current relationships affect emotional responses and can be helpful when relationship patterns or trust issues are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jodie works collaboratively to identify what feels most useful, tries methods together, and adjusts the plan based on goals and results. Clients and therapist set priorities and review progress so choices match the situation and preferences.

Confirm the available online session options before booking, as formats are set by the practice. Many people find that virtual sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, make follow-up easier, and allow steady work on goals without lengthy travel. Others prefer a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth or a quick work break is needed. Discussing practical needs during the intake makes it easier to arrange sessions that fit everyday life.