- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- Parenting and communication
About Fennisha
Fennisha Gardner is an LCSW licensed in Alaska with 15 years of experience. She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, and she also addresses trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, self-esteem, and ADHD.
Fennisha focuses on how patterns from the family someone grew up in continue to influence current choices and relationships. She talks through recurring roles, communication habits, and expectations that can leave people feeling stuck. The aim is to identify specific patterns and try different ways of responding that feel manageable in day-to-day life.
Her background in social work means she has long worked with families and young people at risk. That experience informs practical ways to break down big problems into small steps. Sessions tend to look at concrete skills and real situations rather than only talking about feelings.
Fennisha uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She applies those methods to problems like parenting strain, blended family conflicts, commitment doubts, and family of origin issues. Expect a mix of skill-building, problem-solving, and conversation about how past family roles show up now.
People who come with worries about communication, trust, guilt, or life direction will find focused work on those topics. To get started, a short questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to match goals and plan next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Fennisha uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce problems like anxiety, low mood, and relationship tensions. DBT includes practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication during stressful interactions.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on small, achievable changes and concrete steps toward specific goals. Together these approaches allow a mix of short-term problem solving and skills practice when addressing family patterns and relationship concerns. Choosing the right approach happens collaboratively. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what works and what feels useful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and daily routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins, carryover of skills into home life, and consistent appointments when travel or distance would otherwise interfere. Confirm the available session options when scheduling so the format fits practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family concerns plus trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, self-esteem, and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches and conversational work to identify patterns from the family someone grew up in and try different responses in day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
Fennisha has 15 years of professional experience working in social work roles with families and youth at risk.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in the state of Alaska.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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