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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Attachment and relationships
About Doris
Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW, is licensed in Texas and has 25 years of practice. She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. She also addresses anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes in straightforward sessions.
Her approach blends several clinical methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and act on them. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach practical skills for emotion regulation and thinking patterns. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas guide how she builds working relationships with people.
Sessions are conversational and focused on real concerns. She aims to make it possible to talk about difficult topics like narcissistic abuse, sex addiction, and blended family stress without judgment. The work often includes skill practice, behavior changes, and check-ins on progress.
Doris works with issues related to abandonment, attachment differences, autism and Asperger syndrome, and personality patterns such as avoidant or antisocial traits. She also supports people facing chronic pain, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, body image struggles, and communication or commitment problems.
Her background combines long clinical experience with practical tools. People can expect clear goals, exercises between sessions, and direct feedback about progress and next steps.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward them. It helps with anxiety, stress, and life-change decisions by moving attention toward actions that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy addresses unhelpful thought patterns and builds concrete skills to change behavior and mood. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and coping with difficult situations.Choosing the right method is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a person's goals and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as progress and needs become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and reduce the time needed for brief check-ins. Many clients find it helpful for regular skill practice and for maintaining continuity when life is busy. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions to keep sessions practical and focused.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches and keeps sessions conversational and skills-focused. The work includes practical exercises and review of progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience in clinical practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an LCSW license in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.