Therapist profile
Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW
LCSW - Family and parenting focused care
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
About Doris
Doris Gardner-Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 25 years of experience. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, family concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
Doris uses straightforward conversation to untangle what feels overwhelming at home. She listens and helps people name patterns that get in the way of feeling steady. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills that can be used between meetings, not just talk about problems.
Her approach draws on several methods including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, and attachment-based ideas. That means she will work on changing unhelpful thoughts, accepting difficult feelings while moving toward values, and looking at how early relationships affect current interactions. Doris may also use techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and client-centered methods when they fit the person's goals.
People often come for help with relationship strain, family stress, and issues that affect intimacy and trust. She also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, blended family challenges, body image, and sexual behavior issues. Conversations are direct and focused on what matters most to the individual.
To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. Sessions are conducted in English and not open to international clients.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches specific techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop different ways of responding to stress and mood problems.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It can be useful when intimacy, trust, or attachment issues are getting in the way of relationships.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made.
Confirm the session formats before booking to know how meetings are run. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Ask about the platform and scheduling options when you complete the initial questionnaire.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns are addressed?
She works with adults on family stress, blended family challenges, communication problems, and parenting strain rather than running family sessions.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation and practical skills. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and building tools to use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of practice in Texas helping people with anxiety, trauma, addictions, and relationship concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
She holds an LCSW license in Texas and practices from that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I arrange sessions if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and fees vary with location. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.