Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW, LCSW

Licensed in Arkansas · 12 years in practice

Dr. Joey Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in social work and 12 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Arkansas: 7127-C · expires June 2026
LICSW, Minnesota: 30107 · expires October 2027
NPI: 1760828024 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Joey

Dr. Joey Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in social work and 12 years of clinical experience. He combines clinical knowledge with health informatics to help people find practical care options and move toward clearer goals.

He practices in Arkansas and works in English. His background includes school-based programs, inpatient settings, and outpatient services. He has also supported care coordination efforts to connect people with local resources.

Background and approach

These experiences shape how he approaches common life struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, and career or parenting challenges. In sessions he keeps the work interactive and goal-focused. He often uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify thinking patterns and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable steps.

He also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Dr. Gardner helps people who are dealing with relationship tension, intimacy concerns, communication problems, anger, or compassion fatigue.

He also supports those coping with life transitions, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose. ADHD, panic, and social anxiety are additional areas he can address. People who prefer practical, collaborative sessions tend to fit his style.

He aims to make each session useful and actionable. His goal is to empower clients to make steady progress toward the life they want.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How practical therapy methods translate online

Dr. Gardner commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. Solution-focused therapy zeros in on what is already working and sets short steps to build momentum toward a preferred outcome.

He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and increase their readiness. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when verbal and visual cues matter, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work well for quick check-ins, short coaching-style conversations, or when someone prefers writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules and to keep momentum between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. He also helps with relationship tension, parenting challenges, career stress, and ADHD-related struggles.

What is his general approach in therapy?

His style is interactive and goal-focused. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing to set steps and build motivation.

How many years of clinical experience does he have?

He brings 12 years of experience across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings. That range informs how he helps people navigate different systems and resources.

What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?

He holds Minnesota LICSW and Arkansas LCSW credentials and practices in Arkansas. He also has a doctorate in social work and a masters in health informatics.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let clients choose what fits their schedule and communication preference.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

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