Ann Gardner
About Ann Gardner
Ann Gardner is a Licensed Clinician III with extensive experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling, currently working at Community Healthlink Inc and Thrive Behavioral Health. She has contributed to staff training and supervision and has been involved in crisis response efforts in the state of Rhode Island.
Work at Community Healthlink
Ann Gardner has served as a Licensed Clinician III at Community Healthlink Inc since 2017. In this role, she focuses on providing mental health support and counseling services. She actively participates in debriefings for staff, addressing their mental health needs following critical incidents. Additionally, she creates and delivers training sessions aimed at enhancing staff skills in mental health and substance abuse counseling.
Experience at Thrive Behavioral Health
Since 2019, Ann Gardner has worked as a Licensed Mental Health and Substance Abuse Clinician at Thrive Behavioral Health in Warwick, Rhode Island. In this position, she applies her expertise in mental health and substance abuse counseling to support clients in need. Her role involves direct client interaction and the implementation of therapeutic strategies.
Previous Roles in Mental Health Counseling
Ann Gardner has a diverse background in mental health counseling. She worked at AdCare Hospital as a Licensed Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, she was employed at Children's Friend as a Mental Health Clinician from 2009 to 2016, where she gained extensive experience working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma.
Education and Expertise
Ann Gardner earned her Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Rhode Island College, completing her studies from 1991 to 1994. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her clinical practice, particularly in the areas of mental health and substance abuse counseling.
Involvement in Crisis Response
Ann Gardner is a member of the state's Behavioral Health Disaster Response Team. In this capacity, she contributes to crisis situations, including notable events such as the Station Nightclub Fire. Her involvement reflects her commitment to supporting mental health needs in high-stress situations.