AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
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Mindfulness based
Practical skills
Collaborative care
About Jodie
Jodie Gardner is a licensed counselor who brings nine years of practice to people looking for help in Texas and beyond. She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Jodie emphasizes practical steps and steady support while clients work toward clearer goals.
She helps people who are coping with addiction, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and major life changes. Jodie also supports those facing chronic pain, sleep problems, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or identity questions. Her background includes work with people navigating attachment issues, adoption and foster care matters, and a range of co-occurring conditions.
Jodie blends mindfulness-based techniques with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral tools to help clients notice patterns and try new responses. She uses client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to make sessions collaborative and respectful. The focus is on small, manageable steps that fit into everyday life.
Sessions are conversational and grounded in real problems. Jodie aims to help people develop concrete coping skills while also addressing deeper relationship and emotional patterns. She encourages parents and partners to bring the issues that feel most urgent.
For those ready to begin, she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability. The intake process is straightforward and meant to get people connected to steady, practical support quickly.
How mindfulness and acceptance can shape online work
Mindfulness-based work helps people notice thoughts, sensations, and emotions without getting pulled into them. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, sleep problems, and managing urges related to addiction by teaching simple attention and breathing practices.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when strong feelings are present. ACT supports people facing life transitions, depression, or chronic health challenges by pairing acceptance skills with goal-focused steps.
Attachment-based ideas are about understanding how early relationship patterns affect current connections and emotions. This perspective can help when intimacy, trust, or family-of-origin issues are part of the problem.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their daily life. Adjustments are normal; together they decide what helps most over time.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also means clients can use mindfulness or CBT exercises at home between sessions to reinforce progress.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Jodie help with?
She works with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, and major life transitions. Other areas include chronic pain, sleep issues, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy matters, and career questions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and practical, mixing mindfulness with ACT and cognitive behavioral strategies. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, practicing new responses, and setting doable goals.
What is her professional background?
Jodie has nine years of experience working with adults and adolescents 12 and older in various settings, including work with people seeking recovery from addiction.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas. The profile lists CA LPCC and TX LPC as her credential details.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
