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Mindi Gardner

Therapist
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I help people who feel stuck, anxious, depressed or burdened by grief, caregiving, or generational wounds reconnect with themselves and rediscover purpose. Together, we create a safe space to release old patterns, cultivate self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and thrive.

With over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through trauma, life transitions, and complex medical or mental health challenges, I bring warmth, deep understanding, and practical tools to help you feel more grounded and connected.

I am a multi-state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL, GA, SC), Qualified Supervisor (FL) and Certified Behavioral Health Case Management Supervisor, (FL) offering flexible online sessions to meet you where you are — with compassion and ease.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and deeply personalized. I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can show up exactly as you are and feel truly seen and supported.

Through evidence-based and holistic approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies, I help you break free from old patterns, reconnect with your body, set healthy boundaries and heal deep wounds — creating space for true, lasting change.

What you can expect from me

Clients often leave our sessions feeling more grounded, understood, and empowered. You’ll gain practical tools for managing anxiety, setting boundaries, and navigating big emotions — along with a deeper sense of self-compassion and connection to your own inner wisdom.

At the heart of my work is a belief in your inherent worth and your capacity to heal and thrive. I hold space for you to release what no longer serves you and move toward the life your spirit longs for — honoring your whole being: mind, body, and soul.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Caucasian, South Asian, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Florida A&M University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Georgia, Florida), LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychoanalytic, Relational, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Positive Psychology, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English