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Alisa Gardner

MSW, LCSW
NPI: 1518319946

Ms. Gardner

Ms Gardner specializes in the psychotherapy for adults and geriatric population.
She is a licensed clinical social worker and has master's in social work.


License

  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences
    LCSW 18615

Clinical Focus

Psychotherapy

Languages

  • English (Professional Proficiency)

In Network With

  • Aetna Anthem
  • Cigna Blue Shield CA
  • Magellan Medicare
  • Optum Tricare
  • UHC

Education

  • Master's Degree
    California State University, Long Beach
    Social Work
    June 2016 - June 2020
  • Bachelor of Science
    California State University, Long Beach
    Health Science
    1986

Board Certification and Medical Licensure

  • California Board of Behavioral Sciences
    LCSW | 1998

Work Experiences

United Psychiatry Inc

Psychiatrist | Jan 2023 - Present
  • Conduct up to 32 clinical patient sessions per week
  • Apply expertise and extensive experience to connect successfully with patients having various diagnoses, including bipolar disorders, major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, substance dependency, multiple addictions, etc.
  • Utilize multiple treatment modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, supportive therapy, and trauma therapy
  • Gently guide and support a significant number of patients through the grief work process
  • Collaborate and communicate as needed with psychiatrists and other therapists to provide excellent patient care
  • >Provided remote teletherapy care for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to do so on an ongoing basis
  • Proficient at building rapport with patients from a diversity of sociocultural and ethnic backgrounds; thoroughly enjoy the opportunities for cross-cultural interactions afforded by the profession

Integrative Behavioral Health & Medicine

Psychiatrist | Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

Savant Care

Mental Health Therapist | March 2019 - Sept 2022

HOPE Center - Anaheim Global Medical Center

Program Therapist/Case Manager | Aug 2016 - Feb 2019

South Coast Behavioral Health

Clinical Supervisor/Lead Therapist | Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

St. Joseph Hospital, Behavioral Health Services

Unit Social Worker | Mar 2001 - Mar 2016

Telecare La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center

Unit Social Worker | Dec 1992 - Mar 2001