Therapist profile
Madeline Gardiner, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 82275
- NPI1184383002
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-focused work
About Madeline
Madeline Gardiner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family troubles, grief, and anger. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than vague promises.
Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot thought patterns that feed anger and anxiety, and mindfulness techniques to teach calmer responses in tense moments. EMDR is listed among her approaches for addressing trauma-related symptoms when appropriate.
Madeline often helps people break problems into concrete steps. That can mean practicing short behavioral changes, rehearsing different responses, or setting small goals to reduce reactivity. She also draws on solution-focused strategies to identify what works now and build from there.
She pays attention to how culture, identity, and life context shape reactions and relationships. Conversations cover practical triggers, communication habits, and ways to manage stress before it becomes anger or burnout. Work and family pressures are common topics.
Sessions aim for steady progress through skills practice and regular check-ins. People who come for help with anger leave with clearer plans for responding differently, tools to reduce escalation, and steps to repair strained relationships when needed.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist and client set goals together and prioritize the issues that feel most urgent. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions CBT can be taught through brief exercises, worksheets, and real-time practice to change patterns that lead to anger or anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses trauma-related symptoms by guiding processing of distressing memories; when appropriate, parts of EMDR can be adapted to a virtual setting with clear preparation and pacing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick or combine methods based on goals, comfort, and how a person responds in early sessions. That collaborative choice may shift as progress is made or new needs appear.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Practically, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try techniques like mindfulness practice or CBT worksheets from their everyday environment while reviewing progress with a licensed professional.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses practical skills like CBT to change unhelpful thinking, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, and solution-focused steps to alter behavior over time.
How much experience does she have?
She holds three years of clinical experience as an LPC working in Texas.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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