About
Michele Gardner
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and other emotional and behavioral concerns. My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered, and I work to create a space where clients feel comfortable being themselves while also feeling supported in making meaningful changes.
I draw from cognitive-behavioral, acceptance-based, and trauma-informed approaches, adapting therapy to each client’s individual needs, strengths, interests, and developmental level. I enjoy helping young people better understand their emotions, recognize patterns, build coping skills, and develop greater confidence in navigating challenges. Clients can expect curiosity, compassion, humor, and an active, engaged therapist who strives to make therapy both meaningful and approachable.
Trained in evidence-based care
All Handspring therapists are trained to treat conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD using evidence-based approaches. We match every family based on their child’s needs and each therapist’s specialties.
A whole team behind every therapist
Every Handspring therapist is a Handspring employee with:
Ongoing clinical supervision
Regular supervision from our clinical team.
Weekly case consultation
The team meets every week to review cases and share what’s working.
Ongoing evidence-based training
Regular, required training keeps every therapist current on the research.
Want to work with this therapist?
Mention their name when you book. We’ll walk through your child’s needs together to confirm the best fit.