Charlene Gardner
LCSW
Meet Charlene, a passionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wealth of experience in helping individuals overcome challenges in their personal and family lives. With a rich background in child welfare, substance abuse/addiction, and trauma, Charlene has worked in community mental health, treatment courts, and as part of multidisciplinary teams to provide compassionate and effective support.
Charlene firmly believes that every individual is the expert in their own story. She meets clients where they are, offering a personalized approach tailored to their needs. With an eclectic mix of therapeutic modalities—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR for trauma, mindfulness, attachment-focused strategies, and Parent-Child Interactional Therapy—Charlene works to build stronger connections, heal past wounds, and create healthier family dynamics.
Her specialty lies in empowering parents to understand and address their own parenting patterns and behaviors, exploring how their histories shape the way they interact with their children. Since 2007, Charlene has been an integral part of the Nurturing Parenting ® Program, helping families create lasting, positive change. As a Trainer/Consultant for the program since 2018, she continues to inspire and guide others in their personal growth.
Her goal is simple: to foster healing, growth, and lasting transformation.