Awesome therapist. Not only does she listen, but provides valuable feedback
LCSW, CPA Edie Gardner
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Edie Gardner is an experienced, licensed Medical Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy.
More about me
Licensing:
LCSW, CPA
Years in Practice:
3
State:
CA
Come ride the Self-Improvement Bus with me! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). My main niche is working with people who suffer from anxiety. My main tool to combat anxious thoughts is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which basically boils down to making sure your current thought process is building you up instead of working against you. CBT has a very logical approach to bring subconscious, negative thinking into the conscious world in order to change thinking patterns that aren't working for you any longer. I am very focused on how stories of the past might be contributing to your current problems. Think of me as a Truth Detective to help put you in the driver's seat of solving your REAL problems. Most current problems have an emotional component from how you've processed the past. I also am a big fan of the tool Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or Tapping. EFT works on energy healing.
I have the unique background that I am also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This means that I know very well the stresses money can cause. This kind of bizarre combination of licenses means for my clients that I can help clients focus on their futures, preparing today for their future selves. This includes learning how to earn money in a way that is using their gifts, talents, passions, and skills. If you are happy working with your gifts, you are in the zone! I truly understand money anxiety, and this is just one more way of tackling negative thinking.
In addition to focusing on anxiety, my education and experience have been working with issues with the elderly and family dynamics with the "sandwich" generation. My approach is very practical with a focus on behavior and habits in daily living. With my business background, I teach people how to track and then improve the numbers in their lives. Positivity and cognitive restructuring are central to my work. I encourage clients to tell, own, change, and see differently their story, because that is where the heart of the matter usually resides. My counseling work is geared toward a strong emphasis on seeing one's past in relation to how to better their future. While I do offer a variety of forms of communication with BetterHelp, I strongly believe in the power of writing. Writing down our thoughts and emotions gives clarity, and my counseling skills are heightened when I have time to digest your thoughts and words. Currently, I have my own accounting, counseling, and coaching business focusing on goal setting, home management, home economics, and anxiety, stress, and time management.
I will walk with you to help you to become your own self-therapist. I will help you to become your truest self.
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Try online counseling with Edie Gardner
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- Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief
- Languages Spoken
- English
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