Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW9115
- NPI1659508919
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT elements
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness skills
About Amy
Amy Gardiner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, career questions, and ADHD.
Her background is in practical, evidence-informed approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness in session. That means conversations focus on current problems, small experiments to try between sessions, and simple skills to manage strong feelings.
Sessions are straightforward. Amy helps people refocus, build self-confidence, and take steps to manage life stressors. She talks through coping tactics for panic, social anxiety, impulsivity, and other emotional difficulties. She also addresses longer-term issues like grief, trauma, and mood disorders.
Amy has worked with people facing caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, separation and divorce, and end-of-life concerns. She also helps with communication problems, isolation, guilt, and anger that affects relationships or work.
Her style centers on practical tools and clear goals. Clients can expect to set specific targets, try real-world experiments, and review what helped. Amy asks about how problems affect day-to-day life and focuses on approaches that can be used between sessions.
To get started, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches for online sessions
Amy draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, which help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new responses. This approach is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and anger that shows up at work or at home.She also uses solution-focused strategies that aim for small, practical changes. These techniques help identify immediate next steps and build momentum toward clearer goals. Mindfulness practices are included to teach attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist and client review what feels useful and adjust the plan together. That collaborative process helps match approaches to the person's problems, goals, and daily routine.
The biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Ask about the specific session formats offered and how they can fit into your daily life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, career issues, ADHD, and trauma-related problems.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She combines cognitive behavioral ideas, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical skills, short experiments, and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.