Karin Gardner , LICSW, LCSW

Karin Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York and Vermont with seven years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflict, and major life transitions. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials - clinical social work licenses that indicate advanced training and authorization to provide therapeutic services - and centers her work on a person-centered, humanistic outlook while drawing on multiple evidence-informed methods.

She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, collaborating with each person to build on existing resources and support self-directed change that fosters emotional well-being and healthier relationships. Her clinical work addresses a broad range of concerns, including coping with acute and chronic illness, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, sleep challenges, career-related stress, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and grief.

Karin integrates a flexible mix of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic and Trauma-Focused methods, and Internal Family Systems. She collaborates with clients to choose strategies that align with personal values and goals.

Her work emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that highlights personal strengths while working toward meaningful change and improved functioning across life domains.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can meaningfully help with everyday and more complex concerns. For common challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating major life changes, research indicates that online therapy can be just as effective as traditional in-person care for most people.

One of the clearest advantages is flexibility - individuals can connect with a therapist in the way that suits them best, whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety of options can make it easier to maintain consistent care alongside work, family, and other commitments.

Licensed professionals deliver online services, and many people find they can build a strong therapeutic relationship and make meaningful progress through remote sessions. If a different match is needed, it is typically possible to switch therapists to find a better fit.