- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Strengths-based care
About Karin
Karin Gardner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Vermont and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with seven years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, and major life changes. Karin also addresses issues related to chronic or acute illness, caregiver strain, parenting challenges, and difficulties with sleep and self-esteem.
Her approach centers on person-centered, humanistic care. She leans on the client’s strengths and partners with them to set goals. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as exploring emotions that can be hard to name.
Karin draws from several therapy methods to match what a person needs. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based ideas, and client-centered practices. These approaches guide conversations about feelings, behavior patterns, and relationship dynamics.
She has worked with concerns ranging from trauma and abuse to ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Karin also supports people dealing with abandonment, family-of-origin problems, chronic pain or illness, communication struggles, and divorce or separation.
In sessions she helps people recognize patterns, name emotions, and try new ways of responding. The work mixes talking, practical strategies, and attention to how relationships affect mood and behavior. People who want a collaborative, strengths-focused therapist may find this style helpful.
How Karin’s approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on naming and working with emotions and attachment-related patterns. It helps people notice feelings that drive interactions and try new ways of connecting or responding. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them and committing to actions that reflect personal values. ACT can support coping with anxiety, chronic illness, and major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and behavior, and it helps people understand and change those patterns in present relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Karin will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. She combines approaches when helpful and checks in regularly about progress and adjustments.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling to appointments. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps maintain consistency while juggling work, caregiving, or health-related constraints.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York, Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, and related concerns like sleep, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Does she use Emotionally-Focused Therapy?
Yes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is listed among her approaches and is used to work with emotions and relationship patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She holds VT LICSW and NY LCSW credentials and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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