Northern Virginia Family Service
Mark Gardner, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mr. Gardner has been assisting children and families in Northern Virginia for over thirteen years.
He has a Master of Social Work degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and is licensed as a clinical
social worker by the state of Virginia.In addition to extensive experience with adults, children and families with a range of behavioral and emotional concerns Mr. Gardner has spent the last six years specializing with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary-school-age children and their families. He is also certified as a Trauma and Loss Specialist by the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children.
Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Gardner worked for the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board and Inova Kellar Center.
How Mr. Gardner works with your child and family:
Focusing on each child`s unique personality, behavior and environment, Mr. Gardner conducts a comprehensive assessment, then works collabratively with parents, teachers and other professionals to develop and implement an individualized plan to foster a child`s optimal functioning and growth.
Mr. Gardner is at Main Street on a weekly basis. To schedule an appointment please contact the Director.
