Madeline Gardiner , LPC

Madeline Gardiner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. As an LPC she has completed graduate training and holds state licensure to provide counseling - TX LPC 82275. With three years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping adults and families manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and family conflicts, and life transitions.

Her practice includes work with depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues affecting LGBT clients. She also addresses caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, attachment and communication problems, and other complex interpersonal concerns. Madeline combines practical problem solving with attention to each personâs cultural background and personal values, tailoring treatment to fit the situation rather than relying on a single method.

Her approach is collaborative and strengths-based; she offers a warm and encouraging presence while helping clients set concrete goals and take manageable steps toward change. Madeline draws on evidence-based methods including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness techniques to meet a range of needs. She aims to reduce barriers to care and supports clients as they work toward clearer priorities and healthier relationships.

Approaches and Online Care with Madeline Gardiner

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the clientâs perspective and personal strengths - the therapist listens with empathy and supports clients in defining their own goals. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, navigating life changes, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it offers practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact, which can be helpful for clients who have experienced trauma or abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Licensed professionals work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and Madeline tailors treatment plans accordingly to create a fit that feels manageable and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible options for working together, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity during life transitions, while allowing clients to access skilled therapists from their preferred setting.