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Carolin Gardner

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  • Assistant Professor of Psychology

Biography

Dr. Gardner is an Assistant Professor of Psychology. She has years of experience in therapy, counseling, and adjunct work in higher education. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), she enjoys helping students see how psychology connects to everyday life.

Her classes often include discussions, group activities, case studies, and opportunities for students to think through real-life situations. One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is watching students’ confidence and personal growth. She hopes students leave her classroom with a better understanding of Psychology, themselves, and the world around them.

Before joining KWC, Dr. Gardner worked as a mental health therapist in schools, with the homeless population through a non-profit, and in private practice. She also taught at Folsom Lake College in California, where she taught many classes inside Mule Creek State Prison.

Dr. Gardner’s professional interests include trauma, vulnerable populations, mentoring, counseling, and therapy. She is passionate about working with vulnerable populations. Through education and therapy. She is committed to preparing and mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals.

Courses Taught

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology
  • Human Development
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychological Testing
  • Personality Theories

New Courses Being Developed for Spring 2027

  • Social Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology

Achievements

Education

  • PhD, Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis from Regent University
  • MA, Counseling Psychology from William Jessup University
  • BS, Psychology from Capella University

Certifications

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), CA 138939
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), CA 15845

Memberships

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)
  • American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)