Dr. Gloria Fennell, LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Gloria Fennell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin. She brings 20 years of clinical experience and a background that includes practice, teaching, and work in healthcare settings. Her profile notes a focus on aging and geriatric issues among other areas of practice.

She approaches work from a strength-based viewpoint. Goals and interventions are decided together, so clients help shape what happens in sessions. Relationship matters a lot to her, and she emphasizes a respectful, collaborative tone in conversations.

Dr. Fennell draws on a range of therapeutic methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She uses these approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. Practical skills and clear steps are often part of the work.

Her experience includes time in clinical settings, community mental health, schools, and private practice, along with two decades teaching social work at the undergraduate and graduate levels. That mix informs how she frames problems and suggests next steps.

People often seek her help for caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, isolation and loneliness, and issues tied to life purpose and aging. She also lists topics like relationship concerns, addiction, and seasonal affective disorder among her areas of focus.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then move toward actions that matter to them. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors; it often helps with mood, anxiety, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and building a supportive relationship so clients can find their own solutions and make changes at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and needs and help decide which methods to try first. Sessions are collaborative, so adjustments are made together as work progresses.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing check-ins during work breaks or between appointments. It also makes it possible to keep a steady schedule during caregiving demands or seasonal disruptions, and some formats require less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about available session formats when you schedule so you can choose what fits your routine.