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Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 14+ years of experience

Calm, practical care for stress and anxiety

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  • Person-centered support
  • Skill-based tools
  • Trauma-informed approach

About Carrie

Carrie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of experience. She focuses on stress and anxiety alongside concerns such as depression, addiction, and self-esteem. Her style is calm and practical, aimed at helping people find clearer steps forward when life feels overwhelming.

Carrie uses an approach that centers the person in the room. She listens first, then helps set realistic goals. Sessions often combine conversation with practical techniques to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Her work covers a broad range of challenges, including relationship strain, workplace stress, grief, and issues related to identity and sexual orientation. She also supports people dealing with trauma, substance misuse, and family-of-origin patterns that affect current life choices.

Drawing on multiple methods, Carrie integrates cognitive and mindfulness-based strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. She also uses EMDR when appropriate to process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on day-to-day life.

People who come to her can expect a collaborative process. She will help prioritize concerns, teach practical tools for stress and anxiety, and adjust plans as needs change. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the site workflow to begin the matching and scheduling process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and works best for exploring values, goals, and everyday stressors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. EMDR is used to process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact when trauma is part of the story.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that match the issue at hand, and adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps identify whether cognitive techniques, trauma processing, or a client-centered focus feels most helpful.

The benefits of online therapy often include more flexible scheduling and easier fitting of sessions into a busy life. Online work can make attending sessions simpler when travel is difficult or time is limited. The biography did not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking to see what formats are offered and which will best fit daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns are addressed here?

The practice covers stress and anxiety along with depression, addiction, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and career or parenting concerns.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and person-centered. The therapist combines supportive listening with practical exercises and goal-setting.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

The therapist holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What formats are offered for sessions?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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