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About Doris
Doris Gardner-Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and life changes. She lists work with intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career pressures, bipolar disorder, and depression. Doris aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
She brings 25 years of experience to her practice and holds an LCSW in Texas. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She focuses on what people are facing now and on steps they can try between sessions.
Doris uses several therapy approaches to match the needs of each person. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also includes client-centered principles, which means she listens and follows the client's lead.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set goals and try small experiments. Conversations move at a pace that fits the client, with skills practice and check-ins about progress. She also addresses attachment and relationship patterns when they affect current stress or intimacy issues.
Her style is supportive and practical. Doris encourages realistic changes that fit daily life. People who want frank, respectful conversations about money, addiction, relationships, or trauma may find her approach helpful.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is commonly applied to depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up now and helps people change those patterns to improve closeness and trust. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan as needed so sessions fit real-life needs. Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also allow steady work through relationship issues, addiction recovery steps, or skills practice without rearranging a whole day. Ask about how scheduling and session length are handled when you complete the matching questionnaire.Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Doris supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, low self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and uses skills practice and short experiments between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and brings 25 years of experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
She is licensed in Texas and practices there under the LCSW credential.
Which languages does she offer therapy in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.