- Practical habit work
- Trauma and grief
- Relationship support
About Jodie
Jodie Gardner is a licensed counselor with nine years of clinical experience in Texas and an LPCC credential in California. She supports people facing addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that get in the way of feeling better and helps clients take practical steps forward.
Jodie sees adults and adolescents age 12 and up, and she has worked with individuals and couples. Her background includes counseling people coping with trauma, chronic pain, insomnia, and the emotional strain of caregiving. She also brings experience assisting people managing mood and personality concerns, relationship struggles, and challenges around identity and intimacy.
In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space to talk through thoughts and feelings. Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented, with attention to small changes that add up over time. Jodie uses approaches that help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior and then try new ways of responding.
She combines methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy with client-centered listening and attachment-focused ideas. Dialectical skills are also part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions. This mix helps her shape practical plans for emotion regulation, relationship repair, and coping with stressors.
Starting therapy with Jodie involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Jodie sees adults and adolescents age 12 and up, and she has worked with individuals and couples. Her background includes counseling people coping with trauma, chronic pain, insomnia, and the emotional strain of caregiving. She also brings experience assisting people managing mood and personality concerns, relationship struggles, and challenges around identity and intimacy.
In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space to talk through thoughts and feelings. Conversations are straightforward and goal oriented, with attention to small changes that add up over time. Jodie uses approaches that help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior and then try new ways of responding.
She combines methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy with client-centered listening and attachment-focused ideas. Dialectical skills are also part of her toolbox for managing intense emotions. This mix helps her shape practical plans for emotion regulation, relationship repair, and coping with stressors.
Starting therapy with Jodie involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-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
Credentials
Texas, California
Languages
English
How these approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match your values rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate every difficult thought. It can help with anxiety, depression, and changing unhelpful habits.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to shift those patterns. This approach often helps with insomnia, low mood, and anxiety by building new routines and coping skills.
Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape expectations and reactions in close relationships and can be useful for intimacy, trust, and relationship repair work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That may mean trying one method for a while and adjusting based on what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the original profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and let people use shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about preferred scheduling, session length, and how to make therapy fit everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jodie commonly address?
She works with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like sleep, parenting, and caregiving stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and collaborative, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits and using practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her clinical background?
Jodie has nine years of experience and has worked with individuals, couples, and people age 12 and older on a range of concerns including chronic pain and mood difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas while also holding LPCC status in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Jodie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.