Therapist profile
Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW, LCSW
Arkansas
Dr. Joey Gardner LICSW - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Arkansas / 7127-C; LICSW, Minnesota / 30107
- NPI1760828024
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArkansas
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Joey
Dr. Joey Gardner is a LICSW and LCSW practicing in Arkansas with 12 years of clinical experience. He holds a doctorate in social work and a master’s in information technology health informatics. He writes plainly and focuses on practical steps for people coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, anger, and related concerns.
He has worked in school-based settings, inpatient units, and outpatient services. He also has experience coordinating care and helping people find local resources. That background informs how he organizes treatment and follows through on plans.
Dr. Gardner uses a mix of cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused techniques. He prefers an interactive style that emphasizes clear goals and concrete skills. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, trying small behavioral changes, and tracking what helps.
He also draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to make changes but feel stuck. That approach focuses on building motivation and identifying personally meaningful reasons to change.
People who come for help with anger often work on impulse control, communication, and managing stress that feeds irritability. He also helps with relationship and career issues that are linked to emotional reactivity. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online care
Dr. Gardner commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that maintain stress, anxiety, and anger. It is practical and skills-focused, useful for impulse control and workplace strain. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify their reasons to change and to build internal motivation when they feel stuck.He also uses solution-focused techniques that zero in on small, achievable steps. That approach highlights what is already working and builds quick, manageable changes into daily life. Together, these methods are used collaboratively so the therapist and client can decide which approach fits best for a particular concern or goal.
Session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. They also make it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and to follow up on homework between meetings, which many people find helpful when working on anger and impulse control.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with people dealing with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or workplace problems.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses an interactive, goal-oriented approach that emphasizes cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working in school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings and in care coordination roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW and LCSW with licensure listed as MN LICSW and AR LCSW and is located in Arkansas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.