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Quencina Gardner

Therapist · Georgia

Quencina Gardner, LPC

Practical counseling focused on thoughts and habits

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  • Thoughts and everyday habits
  • Calm practical guidance
  • Georgia LPC

About Quencina

Quencina Gardner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with six years of clinical experience. She provides straightforward, compassionate care for people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Her approach centers on listening first and helping people talk through the thoughts and habits that get in the way of daily life.

In sessions she creates a calm setting where clients can name what feels hard and try simple changes. Quencina uses practical methods to help people manage upsetting thoughts, reduce overwhelm, and build clearer communication with others. She keeps explanations plain and focuses on steps a person can try between meetings.

Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, coping with major life changes, and problems tied to family of origin and caregiving stress. She also supports people dealing with substance concerns, divorce or separation, and issues around attachment and codependency. Quencina draws on a range of clinical approaches to match the work to each person's needs.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that balances listening with concrete skill building. She aims to help people feel more able to face daily demands and to manage emotions with less disruption. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

Quencina practices in Georgia and conducts work in English. She is listed as an LPC and has practiced for six years, combining empathy with practical strategies for everyday change.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

How Quencina’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so clients can speak openly about thoughts and feelings; this helps when someone needs a stable space to sort through worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, daily challenges, and personal preferences and then suggest which methods might fit best. That choice can shift as progress is made so the plan stays matched to what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, like using shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. It can also let people choose a quieter setting or skip video when bandwidth or comfort is a concern. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so the same practical tools are available across different session arrangements.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Quencina commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and effects of trauma and abuse. She also helps with caregiving stress, family of origin issues, substance concerns, and life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then offers practical steps and strategies to change thoughts and daily habits.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working in counseling and mental health settings.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in the state of Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she take international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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