Susan Gardner (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

To request an appointment please visit foresightmentalhealth.com

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Berkeley, CA

About My Clients

I have clinical experience working with adults, young adults, families, adolescents, and children. I help people seeking relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma. I specialize in working with people in recovery from various addictions, and codependency/family of origin issues. I also have experience working with families with children and adolescents in a strength-based solution-focused method. I work with couples utilizing research-based interventions, and solution focused therapy.

My Background and Approach

My therapeutic style is empathetic, and I try to provide a safe environment for people to discuss their struggles, and work toward goals. I am eager to provide support and non-judgmental listening. I also utilize various therapeutic interventions which are individualized for each person, including: Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness, Person-Centered therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and Emotional Freedom technique. I have worked in the field of social work for 20+ years. I have experience in working with hospitals providing out-patient therapy, in-patient, and day treatment therapy. I have extensive experience in providing group therapy for adults and adolescents. I have worked with people from a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and various religious, cultural, and spiritual beliefs.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
  • Aetna
  • Beacon
  • Blue Cross of California
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser
  • Managed Health Network
  • Anthem
  • Humana
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
  • HealthNet
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Wellfleet
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 25 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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