- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT approaches
- Mindfulness skills
About Angela
Angela Gardner is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in North Carolina with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma. Angela also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, relationship struggles, grief, and issues related to ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Angela uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. In sessions she listens for patterns in feelings and interactions, then helps people name emotions and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer communication rather than jargon.
Her style is straightforward and focused on what people bring each week. She helps clients talk through family problems, parenting stress, identity and discrimination concerns, and the emotional impact of adoption or caregiving. Angela also supports people working through guilt, shame, isolation, and problems with self-esteem.
Clients can expect a paced process where feelings are explored and small changes are practiced between meetings. She uses techniques from CBT and ACT to address unhelpful thoughts and build values-driven action. Mindfulness skills are offered to help manage overwhelming emotions and lower reactivity.
Angela accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that may be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches guide online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions and interaction patterns that keep problems repeating. EFT can help when strong feelings are hard to name or when reactions get in the way of clearer communication.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that align with their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and making behavior changes even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical skills to change how someone responds to stress and moods.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together what feels most useful.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Video sessions let facial expression and tone guide the work, while phone sessions can be better when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is easier to arrange. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of EFT, ACT, and CBT techniques to what the client needs and can realistically practice between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related mood disorders, plus parenting and family issues listed in her specialties.
How does she use Emotionally-Focused Therapy?
EFT is used to identify and name emotions and interaction patterns. It aims to help clients change how they respond to strong feelings.
What is her clinical background?
She is an LCSW with nine years of clinical experience. Her work includes a range of emotional and family-related concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices from North Carolina and holds the NC LCSW credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.