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- CBT methods
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- Solution-Focused work
About Fennisha
Fennisha Gardner, LCSW, is licensed in Alaska and has 15 years of professional experience. She works on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, mood and anxiety issues, addiction, parenting, and self-esteem using approaches she describes as practical and direct.
Gardner uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people change patterns that cause distress. She helps clients notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, learn coping skills, and set concrete goals. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
She has extensive experience with blended family issues, caregiver stress, and the strain that comes from divorce, separation, or infidelity. Gardner also addresses domestic violence, family of origin problems, and communication difficulties. She works with people facing grief, anger, commitment doubts, jealousy, and questions about life purpose.
Her approach is practical. Gardner aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment. She encourages honest discussion and uses structured techniques to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.
People who meet with her can expect focused work on skills, communication, and problem solving. She supports parents with parenting and young adult issues. Gardner speaks English and practices in Alaska.
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How CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Work Remotely
Fennisha draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thought patterns and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve daily functioning.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills can be useful for managing strong emotions, handling relationship conflicts, and reducing impulsive reactions.
Solution-Focused Therapy appears in sessions as goal-oriented conversations that highlight strengths and quick steps forward. This approach helps when someone wants concrete changes and short-term progress.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions include skill practice, problem solving, and review of what helped between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can be scheduled between work or family responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works on relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, skills, and practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with families and youth at risk and other adult concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in the state of Alaska.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.