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Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance in resolving a challenging situation, or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
With 40 years of clinical experience, Ken Gardner is a California State Licensed Marriage Family Therapist specializing in interactive, solution-focused therapy with individuals, couples and families. He is also a California State Board Certified Hypnotherapist. When requested and appropriate, he will offer hypnotherapy as an evidence-based supportive treatment.
With compassion and understanding, Ken works with clients to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Each person and set of circumstances is different, so you can expect an integrated approach to counseling that is highly tailored to your specific needs.
Areas of specialization include; personality disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, panic, habit control, stress, professional and personal relationship growth, and impulse control counseling for children & youth.
Education
Master's Degree in Psychology from California State University, Sonoma
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Utah
License, Certifications, and Credentials
California State Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
California State Board Certified Hypnotherapist (California State Board Of Behavioral Sciences)
California Community College Counseling Credential
California Community College Instructor Credential
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (American Council Of Hypnotist Examiners)
Professional Memberships
Clinical Member American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinical Member California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to cope with many of life’s challenges. I’m a licensed Psychotherapist with offices in Southern California, and I’d love to assist you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Since opening the doors of my practice 41 years ago, I have provided patients in California with a wide range of psychological services.
Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change. We will identify symptoms, decrease and eliminate them, and create a happy and fulfilled life.
Professional experience
43yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:Self esteem, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Control Issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Men's Issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Trichotillomania
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kenneth Gardner. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief
Kenneth Gardner is a good therapist.
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 months
My experience thus far has been good. My therapist has given me the tools to recognize negative thoughts and how to work through them. He is helping me with PTSD from a year of physical sickness and mental anguish. The worksheets and books he has recommended are helping me accept and move forward in a more positive manner, which will hopefully eventually eliminate the night terrors.
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kenneth understands and provides great insight. He’s positive and motivational.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
It’s early but so far he has been a great help
Written on Sep 20, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
My therapist is incredible. He is so very understanding, and has so much expertise. I liked that Kenneth is teaching me to help myself and giving me tools and shares his personal resources. We also practice together so I can learn to use the taught techniques when I need them.
W.M.
Written on Sep 19, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Very satisfied with his advice would highly recommend him
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Ken is very direct in addressing what you need help with. I'm feeling a lot of progress within less than two sessions despite having severe PTSD, GAD, and Panic Disorder. Ken will help you recover by giving you the tools and information you need to enable you to move forward.
Written on Aug 21, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
KG is a terrific listener and objective therapist. He is responsive and offers useful strategies. He is available and attentive to your needs.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Kenneth is a great help, he has taught me a lot of amazing techniques for managing different aspects of my life and actually helps me to overcome the problems as opposed to previous experience where I was just listened to and the issues persisted I feel like I’m slowly overcoming issues.
Written on Aug 18, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
excellent doctor who listens well
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Very professional, respectful, and extremely competent. With a great bedside manner to boot!
Written on Jun 18, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and career difficulties
He was just all in all great!
Written on May 22, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
For you mental health, just do it.
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very helpful advice!
Written on Apr 03, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning sleeping disorders
Kenneth Gardner was the best therapist I’ve ever had the pleasure working with. He helped me a lot and went above and beyond with suggestions on what to do in my situations, with advice, life advice, and genuinely cares for people. He has empathy and compassion for people as well as gives wise advice that people need to hear in life. I’m so glad to have met him and highly recommend him to anyone who is struggling with life stressors. It helps that he has a long line of experience and on different subjects as well.
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ken is very knowledgeable and supportive, clearly Ken strives to help people…..his only down fall is that he is American lol! No really I couldn’t have been paired with a better therapist.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 1 month
Ken responds promptly to anything I share in my messages. He is extremely encouraging and gives me a lot of hope that things will get better in my life if I do the things he recommends.
Written on Mar 18, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I was leary that Betterhelp could find a therapist that could help a 53 year old woman like me that had been through so much trauma and tragedy. I did not want a young, non- married, just out of college person that had no life experience to draw from. Kenneth is amazing. He has tried and try strategies and techniques that I can practice and use in my daily life that really work. He checks in on me in between sessions, and that makes me feel truly "heard", and like I found someone who cares. He has seen and practiced many ways of dealing with trauma and pain. I'm very lucky that he is willing to share his expertise on this platform. I've had many, many therapist, but in Kenneth I've finally found one that is giving me usable strategies that are working and helping me survive my pain and trauma.
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Ken has been really helpful in giving me actionable ways to combat my anxiety and panic in just a few sessions.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I like how Kenneth has supported me so far. He talks with me like a friend of mine that knows what weighs on my mind. He is a great listener and has a deep insight in my case. He always shares with me wise recommendations and advices. I highly trust his knowledge and experiences and I highly recommend him to people who seek psychological therapy.
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Ken helped me in ways that were both meaningful and impactful, with actionable tools to help me understand and begin working on the concept of self mastery. He is a wonderful soul that truly cares about people, and it shows - I'm so incredibly thankful to have met him.
Written on Feb 10, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, adhd, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
Ken has helped me identify what I want to work on and has provided advice, resources and hypnosis in order to achieve my goals. He is a pleasure to talk to as well!
Written on Jan 30, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Kenneth helped me when I really needed someone to talk to with my depression and anxiety. He always listens and offers helpful suggestions. I'm glad I meet him.
Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and sleeping disorders
Simply the best!
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Kenneth has been a big help with my alcoholism and understanding how to take control. I appreciate his tough love approach. Oh, and he is always very patient with the interruptions from my 3 year old during my sessions. Thank you Kenneth.
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Kenneth for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Kenneth is a really cool person; It is obvious that he has a lot of experience as a therapist, he makes therapy enjoyable and has helped me so much in such a short period of time, I feel like I am able to breathe and relax again!
Written on Dec 10, 2021 after therapy with Kenneth for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Kenneth is very easy to talk to. He replies to your messages quickly and start the meetings on time.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Kenneth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
He is great
Written on Oct 18, 2021 after therapy with Kenneth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, career difficulties, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He is great. I’ve only had a couple sessions with him but he’s great. Hypno techniques are very helpful
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Kenneth gets me and understood my needs after one session. The therapy is practical, goal focused and very effective. If you have an open mind, are prepared to put some work in, he will help you.
Written on Oct 04, 2021 after therapy with Kenneth for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
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