Karin Gardner , LICSW, LCSW

Karin Gardner, LICSW, LCSW, is a licensed social worker practicing in New York and Vermont with seven years of clinical experience. The designations LICSW and LCSW indicate professional licensure as a clinical social worker - LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - reflecting formal training and clinical expertise.

Karin focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, major life changes, coping with acute and chronic illness, family conflict, and relationship concerns. She also works with issues related to trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, anger, and related areas that affect day-to-day functioning and well-being.

Her approach is grounded in person-centered and humanistic values, believing that individuals have an innate capacity for growth and self-directed change. She integrates several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs, drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate. Karin collaborates with clients to build on strengths and develop practical skills for emotional healing and healthier relationships.

For those ready to pursue personal development and improved mental health, Karin offers supportive, strengths-based guidance aimed at empowerment and meaningful change. She welcomes the opportunity to work alongside clients as they take their next steps.