Monique Gardner, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Monique is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Monique is accepting new clients!
- They are normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Virginia
More about Monique
- 5 years' experience
- Non-binary
- LCSW
I take a holistic, person center approach in treatment and enjoy meeting people where they are. I do utilize motivational interviewing skills and help in guiding towards healthy ways to cope. I enjoy working with all populations but specialize with 10+. I have a background working with dual diagnosis, LGBTQIA+, post crisis care treatment, grief, behavioral and mood disorders, eating disorders, OCD, psychosis, and trauma. If your preference is for in person, I have a waitlist with CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC information for the practice will be provided and coordination will be done on my part to assist.
I enjoy using a solution-focused approach. CBT, ACT, grief support, mindfulness, meditation, motivational interviewing, crisis care, and a strength-based approach.
I'm here to help, there is no rule book on how to approach every negative situation we may experience, but we can get assistance and gain knowledge on the best way to handle what's troubling us.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Cigna
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Monique Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700509585.
- LCSW · Virginia · 0904019356 · Renews June 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Monique Gardner offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Monique Gardner works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Monique Gardner speak?
Monique Gardner speaks English.
How many years of experience does Monique Gardner have?
Monique Gardner has 5 years of experience.
Where is Monique Gardner licensed to practice?
Monique Gardner is licensed to practice in Virginia.
Does Monique Gardner accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Monique Gardner accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Monique Gardner accept insurance?
Yes, Monique Gardner accepts Cigna.
Does Monique Gardner accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Monique Gardner does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Monique Gardner offer?
Monique Gardner offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Monique Gardner?
Monique Gardner can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Monique Gardner?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.