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Fennisha Gardner

AK LCSW CSWS1169
Credentials
AK LCSW CSWS1169
NPI Number
1205571106
Location
Alaska
Languages
English
Fennisha Gardner

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15 years experience | Counselor of Color
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About Fennisha Gardner

I am licensed in the state of Alaska with 15 years of professional work experience as a social work change agent for families and youth at risk. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Licenses

LCSW
CSWS1169

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Blended family issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Divorce and separation
  • Domestic violence
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Guilt and shame
  • Infidelity
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Women's issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“I appreciate Fennisha’s kind but honest nature. She has helped me find a way to trust my instincts again and to step into who I truly am. I also appreciate her ability to offer guidance while giving me time to work up to figuring out an issue for myself. She’s helped me improve upon a variety of areas in my life. I enjoy our time together and see evidence of real growth during that time.”

“She helped unlock some issues that I truly didn't realize or recognize. Yes she is my therapist but every relationship I have from children to friendship she helps me understand them so much better. Thank you!”

“👍🏽”

“Fennisha is very patient, knowledgeable and bold when she needs to be and I appreciate that.”

“Fennisha has been absolutely critical to my healing journey. She is knowledgable, compassionate and her approach helps me find the courage to examine and heal from things I struggled to face on my own.”

“After 2 sessions of working with Mrs Gardner, I feel confident in her ability to help my husband and I get on the right track again. She knows when to ask for deeper explanation, when to wait for the response, she seems to discern when a response is coming from a place of misunderstanding - overall, I trust her expertise and would highly recommend her at this point. <br /> <br /> My husband is new to therapy. But Mrs. Gardner had him comfortable and able to share the first time we met. Thats unusual for him. He also has complimented her skills and appreciates the questions that she is asking, making him think about things he hasnt before.”

“Fennisha is a great listener and she is extremely understanding and helpful.”

“Fennisha has helped me develop better relationships with my family. Including my wife, our day, and my mother. I am truly grateful for the guidance I get during our sessions.”

“Enjoy our conversations”

“She listens and gives her strongly opinion if you like it or not ..”

“Fennisha, does a great job listening and she asks the questions that help you think about how to work things out. And helps you work through it.”

“I highly recommend Fennisha!”

“It’s really nice to have someone to talk and vent to and offer perspective on different issues in my life. She’s helped me through my relationship issues and issues with my parents. It’s been a blessing to have this resource.”

“Fennisha is good at what she does.”

“She is very intelligent and listens well and offers great ideas.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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