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.
Professional experience
15 yrs in practice
Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Anger management Depression
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, Coping with addictions, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), 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
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I can't recommend Fennisha enough. She's professional and thorough in every session, and truly listens with intent — you can tell she's fully present and invested in helping you work through things. She offers genuinely great advice, and from our very first session I started making real progress in my personal life. Her approach is thoughtful, compassionate, and tailored to what you actually need. If you're looking for a therapist who will help you grow, look no further.
Written on Jul 14, 2026 after therapy with Fennisha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Fennisha is able to support and listen, but is also very clear and honest. She does not tell me what I want to hear, but what I need to hear.
Written on Jul 14, 2026 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Mar 25, 2026 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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Written on Mar 04, 2026 after therapy with Fennisha for 11 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Fennisha is very patient, knowledgeable and bold when she needs to be and I appreciate that.
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Fennisha for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and sleeping disorders
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.
Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Fennisha is a great listener and she is extremely understanding and helpful.
Written on Dec 26, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 4 months on issues concerning anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Enjoy our conversations
Written on Nov 15, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
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.
Written on Oct 20, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I highly recommend Fennisha!
Written on Oct 06, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
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.
Written on Oct 03, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
It's good to be back. Its like I never left.
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adh
I love that she checks in with me, and we have kept every appointment and began on time, and sorted any technical or communication issues before our sessions. She's friendly, considerate, is quick for responding and truly understanding without any judgment. Its been nice to have her by my side through life's challenges, and for her to follow up with me means the world. Thank you for being you, Fennisha!
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Ms. Gardner is a fantastic therapist! Always has great advice and great recommendations in order to reach my goals and/ or overcome obstacles. Highly recommend!
Written on Jun 22, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Fennisha is an excellent listener, provides thoughtful reflection, and is direct and honest. She also has a good dose of humor and is consistent. Highly recommend!
Written on Jun 14, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 years on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coaching
It was amazing talking with Fennisha! She help me figure out a lot with myself and how to cope with so many emotions
Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Fennisha is a good listener. By that I mean her questions back to me reflect that she understands my concerns and directs me to think about my issues and connect the dots myself. Her perspective is provided from a non judgmental place and it allows me to see my situations objectively and I can come to my own conclusions. I feel fortunate to have found her.
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is super and I feel very comfortable, talking with her and a great connection.
Written on Apr 16, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
She’s very understanding and listens to me. She lets me feel what I need to feel and give me the better tips on healing without substance abuse. She very nice and helpful with my healing process would definitely recommend.
Written on Mar 29, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
She has helped me through a difficult and ongoing period in my life. Safe place to talk about fears, insecurities, and personal issues. Does give honest feedback back and challenges me just enough to try to grow and be a better person
Written on Mar 22, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Fennisha is professional and extremely supportive with her words but also with her body language as she listens. Fennisha also offered ways to process and grow through life’s challenges but is respectful of my personal choices at the same time. I feel non judged and supported while engaging in counseling sessions with Fennisha.
Written on Mar 14, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Fennisha consistently provides exceptional service by attentively listening to my concerns, responding with patience and resolving issues efficiently. She’s very sweet, observant, and personal. Can’t wait to work with her more!
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Fennisha is an excellent therapist and really helps one dig deep past the surface. She’s wonderful.
Written on Jan 15, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I had a great initial meeting with Fennisha and she listened well and asked good questions to help me focus on what my issue are currently
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Professional, wise, and wonderful! Cannot recommend Fennisha enough.
Written on Dec 25, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 months on issues concerning eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She listens and have productive feedbacks
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
From the start I have felt understood and guidance has been given. I appreciate the way things are explained to me when my thoughts or way is not correct and gives me the ability to see why that is. I feel like I am getting good feedback and good positive reinforcement for the good things along with positive guidance when needed.
Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coaching
Thank you, your help is wonderful.
Written on Oct 04, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Fennisha has been very helpful. She asks insightful questions and encourages a healthy mindset. I am very thankful for her support.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I was so nervous, I almost canceled, so glad I didn’t! One session and Fennisha has already empowered me. I feel ready for change and ready to put the work in to make it happen. Looking forward to my next session.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Fennisha is such a wonderful therapist. She listens to the things I don't even say and understands how she needs to approach my issues. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a therapist .
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Shes great. I feel way better about myself and my situation after talking to her
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So far so good. Been very thorough and attentive to what I have to say.
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Fennisha equipped me with tools and perspectives to overcome my fears and barriers to happiness. Thanks to her guidance I feel I am able to maintain a fulfilling and productive lifestyle. She is a relationship specialist and has helped me in my personal, family, romantic, and professional relationships. One of our sessions led to me setting a work boundary that saved my business and protected me from financial hardship.
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Fennisha for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Definitely helped me work through my issues. Im a 19yr old male, and she's helped me a lot. would recommend.
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I was going through a tough time in my life that I never experienced before and Fennisha helped me achieve mental clarity, provided tools and very helpful advice to keep pushing foreword. It’s okay to have bad days, you just have to know how to approach and handle it your way. She deserves all the thanks to help me along this journey. Amazing at her job. I could go forever but I think you get the point.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is extremely flexible for our sessions, understanding of my situation and is always attentive to me. I really appreciate our sessions
Written on Oct 06, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I’ve been working with Fennisha for the past two years and she’s helped me TREMENDOUSLY. I’m on a maintenance program now and I genuinely miss talking to her weekly, though I know it’s the process and this means I’m doing well. She’s open and welcoming, firm with me when I need it but never judging. Highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 05, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Fennisha is amazing. I feel like she really listens and asks me questions to be productive in resolving stress issues or figuring things out that I may not even realize are the root causes to things I’m stressing about. She’s kind and very responsive. I highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She's great. I feel like she cares and she's invested in me.
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very friendly and understanding. Excellent communication skills. Even in difficult situations, is able to consider possible avenues of approach to addressing the situation in a positive manor.
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Fennisha is wonderful! Extremely professional, obviously soaked up all the knowledge in college, naturally insightful... I could go on. I highly recommend starting your therapy journey with her!
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Great listener and very understanding
Written on Jul 12, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Fennisha Gardner is an amazing therapist in many ways. Seeing as this is my first time going to therapy she has made it an easy process and making sure I am comfortable. She listens to every word I say even when I barely know what I’m trying to say. I value her opinion in many ways and has helped me look at things in a different perspective. She truly is an amazing person and therapist.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
So good. She was so understanding and nice. Was really easy to talk to.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Fennisha is hand’s down a great therapist! She has a way of making me check myself and puts things into perspective in ways I hadn’t considered before. She is understanding and compassionate while being completely real. The homework she assigns is insightful and helpful.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is the best.
Written on Dec 23, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
Changed my life, such an amazing calming and comforting person. Love my time I spent with her.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It did not take long for me to feel completely comfortable and trusting with Fennisha. Her ability to recognize my concerns and support me through my healing process is incredible. She challenges my thinking in a way that has resulted in so much personal growth for me. She asks all the right questions… even the hard ones (0:
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Fennisha is comforting and strong, and challenges me to grow and learn every session. I look forward to talking to her each week, and truly enjoy my sessions with her.
Written on Dec 06, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Working with Fennisha has been wonderful! Having had a less than ideal experience with therapy previously I was skeptical of trying it again. Fennisha has changed my mind for the better.
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thanks!
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Fennisha is very responsive to my communication and has thoughtful responses to my issues.
Written on Jun 27, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
I have already recommended Fennisha to friends and family. She asks the best questions and has really helped me to acknowledge some of the junk that I’ve been carrying for too long.
Written on Jun 08, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
I enjoy talking with Fennisha. She is respectful, pleasant, knowledgeable, empathic. A good fit for me so far.
Written on Jun 07, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders
This is a good app overall. The therapist I'm paired with seems good so far.
Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with Fennisha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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