Karin Gardner, LICSW, LCSW

New York · 7 years in practice

Karin Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside person-centered methods to help people in New York.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 093358 · expires April 2027
LICSW, Vermont: 089.0134519 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1194202960 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Karin

Karin Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker who uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside person-centered methods to help people in New York. She holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential in Vermont and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in New York.

Karin brings seven years of professional experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use every day. Karin helps people manage stress and anxiety and cope with depression and grief.

Background and approach

She supports those facing major life changes, caregiving challenges, chronic illness, and career stress. Relationship and family conflict are also areas she addresses with focused care. Her style is warm and collaborative.

She aims to create a nonjudgmental space and builds on each person's strengths. Sessions center on listening, clarifying emotions, and finding realistic ways to change unhelpful patterns. Karin blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and cognitive-behavioral tools when helpful.

She also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to tailor the work. The result is a practical mix chosen to meet each person’s needs. People who choose Karin can expect straightforward conversations and concrete strategies.

She encourages slow, steady progress and helps people notice small changes that matter. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Karin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Karin names

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Online support

How emotion-focused and practical approaches work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift painful emotional patterns that interfere with relationships and wellbeing. In short sessions this approach helps name core feelings, see how they drive behavior, and find new ways to respond to others and oneself.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to act in line with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with chronic health problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people create more supported ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Karin will listen to your goals and test different methods to find what fits. Treatment plans evolve based on how you respond, and adjustments are made in collaboration with you.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is helpful for deeper emotional work and visual connection. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a day off or a break. Live chat or text works well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when writing helps you reflect. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and health demands.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

Karin works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family conflict, coping with illness, parenting strain, sleep issues, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with person-centered care and practical techniques from CBT and ACT. Sessions focus on understanding emotions, clarifying values, and developing workable skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience supporting people through life transitions, trauma and abuse, chronic health challenges, and family problems.

Where is she licensed and based?

The clinician holds a Vermont LICSW and a New York LCSW and practices with a New York location listed for services.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Work can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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