- Client-centered care
- Practical skills
- Focus on men
About Quencina
Quencina Gardner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with six years of clinical experience. She provides straightforward, compassionate care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Her approach aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and clear.
Gardner focuses on helping people talk through trauma and abuse, cope with life changes, and manage everyday stress. She also supports clients facing issues like caregiver strain, codependency, communication problems, and the emotional effects of divorce or blended family dynamics. Sessions center on whatever matters most to the individual in front of her.
Her work leans on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's voice and goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior skills are offered when people need practical tools for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Gardner aims to create a nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be discussed openly. She helps people set clear goals and practices small, manageable steps between sessions. The focus is on usable strategies that fit into daily life.
For those concerned about starting therapy, she encourages a simple first move: select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches useful for online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals. It helps when someone needs a respectful space to talk and to shape their own direction in life. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical ways to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and handling crisis moments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. Together they set goals, try practical strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know what online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce time spent traveling. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions that work around work and caregiving commitments. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively by focusing on clear goals, skill building, and regular follow-up.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Gardner help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes among other related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and direct, combining listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches when useful.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is licensed in Georgia and holds the LPC credential as stated in her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.