What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“One of the things I like most about Alyson is that therapy with her feels collaborative. She listens to what is and isn’t working and adjusts instead of trying to force one particular approach.”
SPLess than 1 month ago
“Finding a therapist who understands ADHD and neurodivergence has made such a difference. Alyson didn’t treat the way my brain works like something that needed to be fixed, and I felt much less judged than I have in the past.”
MBLess than 1 month ago
About Alyson Gardner
Focus areas
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Autism
Family Issues
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Family Systems
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alyson Gardner
Alyson Gardner is a licensed clinical social worker in Utah and Florida with nearly a decade of clinical experience. She sees adults and families by video in both states, working on trauma, anxiety, depression, disability and chronic health, and the life transitions that arrive whether or not you were ready.
For trauma, she uses EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy, two approaches built specifically for trauma rather than adapted to it. That training shapes how she works with anxiety and depression too, even when trauma is not the reason someone reaches out.
Before moving into general adult practice, Alyson spent six years as an LCSW at a neurobehavioral center specializing in neurodivergent clients and families. She conducted assessments, ran social-skills groups, provided parent education, and worked alongside psychologists and behavior analysts. She works in an affirming rather than corrective frame, and she adapts session structure to the person instead of asking the person to fit a format. You do not need a formal ADHD or autism diagnosis to talk about either.
She also works with people living with a physical disability, a chronic condition, or a diagnosis that changed the plan, and with families when the pattern sits between family members rather than inside one of them. Other areas include career stress and burnout, self-esteem, executive function, and young adult and later-life transitions. She welcomes BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and relationship-diverse clients.
Approaches include CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, DBT-informed interventions, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and mindfulness-based and strengths-based approaches.
Your first visit is a full intake session. Sessions are held by secure video, and you need to be located in Utah or Florida at the time of your appointment.
What should a new client know about working with you?
If therapy has felt like being managed before, tell me. I would rather adjust the format than ask you to fit it. Some people do better with structure and worksheets, and others need more room to talk or more breaks. We figure out what works for you.
You do not need to arrive with trauma, a diagnosis, or the right words. Plenty of people come in because of a transition, a confidence problem, or a sense that something is off. If you are coming as a family, let me know who you would like in the room, and we will plan the first sessions around that.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first session is about understanding what brings you in, what has and has not worked before, and what you want to be different. From there we set goals together and decide how often to meet. Weekly is common at the start.
For trauma, I use EMDR or Cognitive Processing Therapy, depending on what fits you, and I build in skills for managing stress before we get to harder material. For anxiety, depression, and transitions, I draw on CBT, ACT, and mindfulness. With families, I focus on the patterns between people rather than on one person as the problem. We review progress regularly and adjust as we go.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
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More information on payments and coverage
Within 24 hours of booking, please provide your insurance information and a payment card to keep on file. We use your insurance details to verify your benefits before your first session. If we do not receive both in that time, we may not be able to confirm your appointment. Once verified, we will let you know what to expect for copays, coinsurance, or deductibles. You are responsible for any amount your plan does not cover. Family sessions are billed to the insurance of the family member who is the primary client.
We can only bill the plans listed on this profile. If your plan is not listed, please choose self-pay or another provider. Medicare and Medicaid plans are not accepted for this provider. Self-pay is available, and reduced rates may be offered based on financial need.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice are considered late cancellations. Late cancellations and missed appointments are charged to the card on file and cannot be billed to insurance.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Our Lady of the Lake University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1093232324
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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One of the things I like most about Alyson is that therapy with her feels collaborative. She listens to what is and isn’t working and adjusts instead of trying to force one particular approach.
Less than 1 month agoSP
Finding a therapist who understands ADHD and neurodivergence has made such a difference. Alyson didn’t treat the way my brain works like something that needed to be fixed, and I felt much less judged than I have in the past.
Less than 1 month agoMB
I was nervous about trying EMDR, but Alyson explained everything clearly and let me move at my own pace. I always felt like I had a choice in what we worked on and how far we went.
Less than 1 month agoJR
Alyson is knowledgeable without making therapy feel overly clinical. She is compassionate, down to earth, and gives me space to process while still helping the session go somewhere.
Less than 1 month agoOT
Alyson really understands the difference between anxiety and the overwhelm that can come with ADHD/autism. I appreciated not having every struggle automatically treated like an anxiety problem.
Less than 1 month agoNC
I came to Alyson feeling completely burned out and overwhelmed. She helped me understand why I kept reaching that point and gave me practical things I could actually use between sessions.
Less than 1 month agoLH
I’ve spent a lot of my life feeling like I should just be able to handle more than I can. Alyson helped me look at that with a lot less shame and understand my limits in a healthier way.
Less than 1 month agoKB
I really appreciate Alyson’s approach to trauma. She never pushed me to talk about things before I was ready, and I felt like there was actually a plan for how we were going to work through things instead of just talking about my week.
Less than 1 month agoRM
Alyson made me feel comfortable almost immediately. I’ve had therapy before where I felt like I was just explaining myself over and over, but with her I felt understood much more quickly.
Less than 1 month agoEC
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What are common reasons for patients to see Alyson Gardner?
Alyson Gardner frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alyson Gardner on their profile.
What languages does Alyson Gardner speak?
Alyson Gardner speaks English.
How do patients rate Alyson Gardner in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Alyson Gardner. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.