Monique Gardner
LCSW providing ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and attachment-based care
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About
Monique Gardner, LCSW, is a non-binary clinician based in Virginia with five years of practice. They take a holistic, person-centered stance and emphasize meeting people where they are. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are woven into their work to support practical steps toward coping and stabilization.
Their clinical approach draws on a range of therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods. Monique has experience with dual diagnosis, post crisis care, grief, behavioral and mood disorders, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and trauma. Specialty areas listed include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and ADHD, alongside additional focuses such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and body image.
Monique also uses mindfulness, meditation, strength-based work, and crisis care in clinical practice. If an in-person option is preferred, Monique maintains a waitlist with CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC and handles coordination to assist clients with that process.
Their clinical approach draws on a range of therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods. Monique has experience with dual diagnosis, post crisis care, grief, behavioral and mood disorders, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and trauma. Specialty areas listed include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and ADHD, alongside additional focuses such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and body image.
Monique also uses mindfulness, meditation, strength-based work, and crisis care in clinical practice. If an in-person option is preferred, Monique maintains a waitlist with CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC and handles coordination to assist clients with that process.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Non-binary
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904019356
- NPI Number: 1700509585
- License: LCSW (Virginia)
Remote therapy options and therapeutic approaches
Monique offers online sessions that combine structured and relational approaches to suit different needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help clients clarify values and practice actions that align with what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is employed to identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through concrete strategies and skill work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for those who need skills-based support.
Therapy is delivered in a collaborative, person-centered way that incorporates motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. This allows sessions to adapt to where a client is in the moment while keeping focused on agreed-upon goals. Monique provides sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and discusses which format fits best during intake and early appointments.
What is Monique Gardner's clinical experience?
Monique has five years of clinical experience and a background that includes work with dual diagnosis, post crisis care, grief, behavioral and mood disorders, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and trauma.
What credentials does Monique hold?
Monique is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and holds license VA LCSW 0904019356.
Which languages does Monique speak?
This profile indicates Monique works in English.
Where is Monique located?
Monique is based in Virginia and lists that location on the profile.
How can clients work with Monique remotely?
Clients can connect with Monique through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Monique accept international clients?
The profile indicates Monique does not accept international clients.
What does session cost and billing look like?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Monique?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.