Michele Gardner LCSW

Accepting Clients

I’m a LCSW providing therapy to adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Clinical Social Worker in New York

Services

  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Life’s challenges can leave you feeling anxious, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. You may find yourself battling constant worry, periods of depression, or the weight of relationships that feel confusing, painful, or unpredictable. Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition, questioning who you are or what comes next, or noticing patterns in your life and relationships that you want to better understand. I work well with clients who are looking for a space to slow down, make sense

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative, relational, and tailored to each person’s needs. I don’t believe therapy should feel overly rigid or one-size-fits-all. Some sessions may focus on processing emotions and past experiences, while others may focus on practical coping tools, patterns in relationships, nervous system regulation, or navigating current stressors. I often integrate insight-oriented therapy with more experiential and body-aware approaches to help clients move beyond just intellectually understanding their struggles and toward actually feeling and creating change. I value curiosity, authenticity, humor, and creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen and understood. Above all, I view therapy as a place to build a healthier relationship with yourself, not just manage symptoms.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Psychodynamic Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma

Other Issues

  • Depression
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of New York · #102204-01
Years in practice
7 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Carelon Behavioral Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Rate: $70 - 70/session

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