Dr. Joey Gardner

Dr. Joey Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker with a Doctorate in Social Work and 12 years of experience. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices from Arkansas. He presents a practical, interactive approach focused on helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, and life changes.

He combines cognitive behavioral ideas with solution-focused techniques during sessions. That means conversations aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes that can make daily life easier. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and stay on track toward those goals.

Gardner has worked in school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings and has experience coordinating care with other providers. He also has a background in health informatics, which he blends with clinical work to help people find useful community resources. These experiences inform how he structures practical next steps with clients.

Sessions tend to be interactive and goal-oriented. People can expect to talk through current problems, try new coping strategies, and set clear, achievable goals between meetings. He emphasizes building skills that can be used in everyday situations.

Overall, Gardner aims to empower people to handle relationships, parenting stress, workplace strain, and challenges like depression, ADHD, panic, and low self-esteem. He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on small, sustainable changes.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Gardner commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in his practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to change how someone feels. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and anger by practicing specific coping strategies.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes what a person wants to achieve and builds small, practical steps toward that outcome. It works well for people who want quick, goal-oriented sessions to tackle work stress, relationship issues, or life transitions. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck; it supports making a clear plan and staying motivated to follow it.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then adjust methods to fit the client’s needs. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals.