Doris Gardner-Wilson, LCSW
Therapist in Texas
Doris Gardner-Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas with 25 years of experience.
- License 58672 · Texas Expires November 2027
- NPI 1316368434 · national registry
- Experience and languages 25+ years in practice English
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About Doris
Doris Gardner-Wilson is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas with 25 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. Her style is warm and direct, aiming to make hard conversations feel manageable.
She focuses on building a calm space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Doris listens first, then helps people try small changes that fit their life.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on several methods, including the Gottman Method for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for handling painful thoughts, and Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current behavior. She also uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to turn insight into action.
Doris has worked with people affected by intimate partner problems, sex addiction concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and identity or intimacy questions. She supports people dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. Her background helps her combine empathy with straightforward tools.
People who choose her can expect clear goals and practical steps between sessions. She encourages small experiments and steady progress rather than all-or-nothing fixes. The work aims to make daily life feel more manageable and connected.
Credentials
- LCSW (Texas)
- License 58672 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1316368434 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Doris lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Doris names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Doris names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How online approaches and methods work together
Online work can include focused methods like the Gottman Method and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The Gottman Method looks at interaction patterns and communication habits to reduce conflict and rebuild connection, which can help people noticing repeated arguments or distance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to accept difficult thoughts while choosing actions that match personal values, useful for anxiety, grief, and addictive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust the plan together. That collaborative process helps pick techniques that feel useful and realistic for day-to-day life.
Online formats offer practical advantages. Video sessions let the therapist observe tone and body language. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent contact over time.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she address?
Doris supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and works on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She holds a LCSW credential and brings 25 years of professional experience supporting people through relationship problems, addictions, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in Texas as a LCSW and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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