Therapist profile
Arlean "Arley" Gordon, LCSW, CSW, LISW-CP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - parenting and mood concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Evidence-based techniques
About Arlean
Arlean "Arley" Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of practice experience. She is based in South Carolina and lists stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes among the concerns she addresses.
Arley works with adults who are managing the strain of parenting, difficult life transitions, and mood concerns. She talks through practical steps to reduce daily stress and to manage anxiety. Sessions focus on clear goals and workable strategies that fit a person's life at home and work.
Her background includes social work practice across different settings, where she learned to respond to relationship strain and communication problems. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and then practice new ways of relating to themselves and others.
In a typical session she listens for what feels most urgent, then suggests small, concrete changes to try between meetings. She also addresses issues such as attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, grief around separation or divorce, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Clients can expect direct conversation about strengths and struggles, with attention to how parenting responsibilities and partner or family tensions affect everyday life. Arley aims to help people build steadier routines, clearer boundaries, and more reliable ways to cope when life gets hard.
How sessions work
Approaches used and how online sessions fit into daily life
Arley uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work in sessions. One common approach focuses on recognizing and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which helps when anxiety or low mood make everyday tasks harder. Another approach emphasizes building stronger communication and boundary skills, useful for people managing parenting strain, blended family tensions, or difficult conversations.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. She will discuss options, try practical techniques, and adjust based on what helps the individual meet their goals. The therapist and client decide collaboratively which approaches to try and how to pace the work.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy home life. They can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins on a work break, or remove the need to be on camera if that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals adapt tools and exercises for remote work so therapy can be practical and consistent with everyday routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Colorado, South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment and blended family problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals and changes to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW-CP credentials and practices from South Carolina.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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