Dr. Joey Gardner, LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Joey Gardner brings a combination of advanced clinical training and technical knowledge to his work in social work. He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - both indicating licensed clinical social work qualifications - along with a doctorate in social work and a master’s degree in information technology with a focus on health informatics.

His background includes experience across school-based, inpatient, and outpatient settings, and he has collaborated with healthcare providers to deliver care coordination services that help individuals find appropriate resources within their communities. That mix of clinical and technology experience informs his approach to connecting people with effective supports.

Dr. Gardner’s counseling style is interactive and practical, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused techniques to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting and intimacy-related difficulties, career and workplace challenges, and other life transitions. He aims to empower individuals to access the right resources and build skills that support day-to-day functioning and personal goals.

Across his work, Dr. Gardner emphasizes collaboration, clear goal-setting, and strategies that promote resilience and purposeful change. He approaches each therapeutic relationship with the intent to help people identify strengths, address obstacles, and move toward outcomes that matter to them.