Michael Gardner, LCSW
About me
I have been an LCSW in Tennessee for 22 years. I have worked with adults and couples. Geriatric patients in long term care and homeless Veterans. Using Mindfulness,I have helped clients reduce stress and anxiety. By increasing coping skills, motivation, self esteem & confidence grows. I offer an environment of acceptance, understanding and compassion . Your psychotherapy sessions allow me to get to know you to create an individual intervention and offer viable options to facilitate change. Using Supportive Psychotherapy , healing happens .The first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
License information
TN LCSW 4287
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michael 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.
He's been a real blessing for me and he'll continue to be one im doing a lot better because of his help.
Written on Aug 17, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
He’s awesome!
Written on Jul 21, 2026 after therapy with Michael 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
Such a great listener and tells me what I need to hear to make better decisions and feel better about myself
Written on Jun 17, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Michael is a great therapist and counselor. His approach is studyable. Highly recommend. Thank you Michael
Written on Mar 08, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Michael takes time to listen, understand, and formulate a plan. He’s respectful and knowledgeable. It’s easy to talk with him and be open.
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
He is simply the best!
Written on Nov 28, 2025 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes