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Holly Gardner

Counselor, LMHC, CGT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Tampa, FL 33618
Holly Gardner, LMHC, has over 20 years of experience helping adults understand the patterns, adaptations, and stories that shape how they move through the world. She specializes in working with adults with histories of childhood trauma and PTSD, as well as borderline personality disorder and avoidant personality disorder. Her focus is on helping clients explore not only what they are struggling with, but how those patterns came to make sense in the first place
Her approach is collaborative, curious, and often creative. She draws from CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Geek Therapy, tailoring treatment to the person rather than expecting the person to fit the therapy. She is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Personality Disorder diagnosis and treatment, and Geek Therapy.
Holly believes meaningful change begins with curiosity—learning to understand the patterns that helped us survive while discovering which ones we still want to carry forward.
Call or Holly Gardner now for a free 15 minute consultation - (727) 732-4305

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Tampa Bay Area Counseling

Tampa, FL 33618

(727) 732-4305
My website
Finding the right therapist matters. Welcome, and thank you for considering me. :)
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Borderline Personality (BPD) and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (727) 732-4305
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Tampa Bay Area Counseling

Tampa, FL 33618

(727) 732-4305
My website
Finding the right therapist matters. Welcome, and thank you for considering me. :)
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Borderline Personality (BPD) and Depression 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • BayCare
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • New Directions | Lucet
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Our Billing Department will verify your insurance and provide you with a cost estimate prior to your first session.
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 732-4305
"
Our Billing Department will verify your insurance and provide you with a cost estimate prior to your first session.
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 732-4305

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH21872 Holly Gardner
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Webster University, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2019
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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Manager with over 20 years of experience in the field
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 732-4305
"
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Manager with over 20 years of experience in the field
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 732-4305

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • BIPOC cultural trauma/stressors
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
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My main areas of expertise are Trauma/PTSD and Personality Disorders. I am also a Certified Geek Therapist
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 732-4305
"
My main areas of expertise are Trauma/PTSD and Personality Disorders. I am also a Certified Geek Therapist
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 732-4305

Endorsement

Amanda Weston
Amanda Weston
CounselorPhDLMHC
Holly is a very compassionate therapist with a wealth of knowledge treating a variety of mental health conditions. I highly recommend Holly's vast array of evidence-based services to address issues for trauma, mood disorders, and other life difficulties.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I am a huge fan of Schema Therapy and provide long term, in depth treatment, usually for very complex issues such as traumatic upbringing and core issues that go into the development of a personality disorder
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 732-4305
"
I am a huge fan of Schema Therapy and provide long term, in depth treatment, usually for very complex issues such as traumatic upbringing and core issues that go into the development of a personality disorder
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (727) 732-4305

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Tampa Bay Area Counseling

Tampa, FL 33618

(727) 732-4305
"
Finding the right therapist matters. Welcome, and thank you for considering me. :)
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call for a free consultation now - (727) 732-4305
"
Finding the right therapist matters. Welcome, and thank you for considering me. :)
Photo of Holly Gardner, Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Holly Gardner
Counselor, LMHC, CGT
Call for a free consultation now - (727) 732-4305