Jodie Gardner, LPCC, LPC
Support for change, healing, and resilience
- Addiction and recovery support
- Trauma grief and transitions
- Individuals couples and families
About Jodie Gardner
Jodie Gardner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California, with experience supporting individuals, couples, and families ages 12 and older. She is also a licensed chemical dependency counselor in Texas, bringing focused experience for people working toward freedom from addiction and related challenges.
In addition to substance use concerns, Jodie works with clients navigating a broad range of mental health concerns and life stressors, including trauma and abuse, grief, chronic pain, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. Her approach is centered on creating an open, welcoming space where clients can share thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment, while building practical tools for coping and change. She recognizes that reaching out for therapy can take real courage and aims to make the process feel supportive from the very first step.
In addition to substance use concerns, Jodie works with clients navigating a broad range of mental health concerns and life stressors, including trauma and abuse, grief, chronic pain, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. Her approach is centered on creating an open, welcoming space where clients can share thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment, while building practical tools for coping and change. She recognizes that reaching out for therapy can take real courage and aims to make the process feel supportive from the very first step.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jodie Gardner have?
Jodie Gardner has 9 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Jodie Gardner a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jodie Gardner holds the credentials LPCC and LPC. License details include CA LPCC 20432 and TX LPC 77489.
In which languages does Jodie Gardner provide therapy?
Jodie Gardner provides therapy in English.
Where is Jodie Gardner located?
Jodie Gardner is located in Texas.
How can I work with Jodie Gardner as my therapist?
You can work with Jodie Gardner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what is available.
Does Jodie Gardner work with international clients?
No. Jodie Gardner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jodie Gardner cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Made Accessible Online
Jodie Gardner draws from structured, skills-based methods while keeping the work grounded in a supportive, person-centered relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing new ways of responding, which can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, or life transitions feel overwhelming.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical coping skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication. It can help clients build steadier routines and responses when emotions run high or relationships feel strained. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward meaningful values and goals, which can be helpful during grief, chronic pain, or recovery work.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Jodie collaborates with each client to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit the person, the pace, and the concerns being addressed.
Online therapy also offers flexibility. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone, and clients can use live chat or text-based messaging to stay engaged between sessions or when schedules make in-person care difficult.