Karin Gardner, LICSW, LCSW

Compassionate clinical social worker supporting life changes

Stress and anxiety
Relationships and family
Depression and grief

About Karin Gardner

Karin Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York and Vermont with seven years of professional experience. She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW, clinical social work licenses that authorize her to provide psychotherapy and clinical interventions. Karin has supported people facing stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, major life transitions, coping with acute and chronic illness, family conflict, and relationship concerns.

Karin approaches therapy from a person-centered, humanistic perspective while integrating evidence-informed techniques from multiple psychosocial frameworks. She believes people have an innate capacity for self-directed change and growth, and she works collaboratively to build on clients' strengths. In sessions she emphasizes empathy, attunement, and practical skill-building to foster emotional healing and healthier relationships.

Her practice is aimed at helping individuals navigate difficult emotions, repair strained connections, and adapt to life changes with greater resilience. Karin’s style blends warmth with clinical expertise to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. She supports those seeking personal development, improved emotional well-being, and more satisfying relationships through a thoughtful, strengths-based approach.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace 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 Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karin Gardner have?

Karin Gardner has 7 years of clinical experience.

Is Karin Gardner a licensed therapist?

Yes. Karin holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. Her license details are VT LICSW 089.0134519 and NY LCSW 093358.

In which languages does Karin Gardner provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Karin Gardner located?

Karin Gardner is located in New York.

How can I work with Karin Gardner as my therapist?

You can work with Karin Gardner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Karin Gardner work with international clients?

Karin Gardner does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karin Gardner cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and choose meaningful actions aligned with their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes by teaching mindfulness and committed action. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relational patterns shape current connections and emotional responses; it can support work on relationship problems, family conflict, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy centers the individual's experience and emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration to foster insight and self-directed growth, often helping with depression, self-esteem, and coping with loss.

Karin approaches these models collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic journey. She works with clients to identify which methods match their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to each person’s priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy schedules, manage transportation or mobility challenges, and maintain continuity of care across life transitions. For many people, remote sessions provide an accessible way to engage in consistent therapeutic work with licensed professionals and therapists.

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