Psychotherapist

Licensed Mental Health Counselor – New York

I’m Michael Gardner, a Psychotherapist at Love Light Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, a holistic, trauma-informed therapy practice serving clients across New York and New Jersey. I’m deeply committed to creating a therapeutic space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. My goal is to help you build self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with authenticity and confidence.

My work is grounded in holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care, with a focus on supporting clients managing anxiety, trauma, and emotional challenges.

I work with adolescents, adults, and families facing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I’m especially attuned to the experiences of individuals from marginalized and culturally diverse backgrounds, and I strive to provide therapy that feels affirming, collaborative, and inclusive.

My therapeutic approach is humanistic and integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices to meet your individual needs. I incorporate cognitive-behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thought patterns, narrative techniques to help you reframe your story, and mindfulness-based tools to support emotional balance and present-moment awareness.

I believe that healing begins with connection. Through curiosity, collaboration, and insight, we can create meaningful change and strengthen your ability to move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-trust.