Monique Gardner, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

ACT methods
CBT strategies
Attachment-informed work

About Monique

Monique Gardner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with five years of experience. Monique works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Monique also lists blended family issues among other focus areas and often supports people facing related relationship and household adjustments.

Monique uses straightforward, person-centered methods. Sessions often include practical skills such as motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and breathing or grounding techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy appear in the approach mix and are used to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way.

She applies attachment-informed ideas to help people understand patterns that repeat across relationships. That can be useful when loyalty conflicts or changing roles in a stephousehold cause stress. Monique also draws on client-centered work to keep conversations grounded in the person’s own goals and values.

Her background includes work with dual diagnosis, post-crisis care, grief, mood and behavioral disorders, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and trauma. Monique mentions experience with LGBTQIA+ clients and a range of life-phase concerns such as aging and caregiver stress. These experiences inform practical strategies rather than fixed protocols.

If you want to get started there is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step to book a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take actions that align with them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful cycles. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns show up now and on building more useful ways to connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monique will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make sense for their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work makes it easier to fit appointments into a weekday or evening routine, cut travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when life is busy. If you prefer to begin, use the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to discuss how her approaches can apply to your situation.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Multicultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Monique help with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Blended family issues are listed among additional focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses person-centered, solution-focused methods with practical tools such as motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and skills practice. Approaches include CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-informed ideas.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working in a range of settings including post-crisis care and dual diagnosis support.

Is she credentialed and where does she practice?

She is a LCSW and practices in Virginia as indicated by the VA LCSW credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.