Therapist profile
Dr. Carolyn Lennox, LMFT, LCSW
Texas
Dr. Carolyn Lennox LMFT LCSW - Anger and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLMFT, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 05727; LMFT, Texas / 2496
- NPI1518018936
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- CBT and DBT methods
- Hypnotherapy available
- Solution-focused work
About Carolyn
Dr. Carolyn Lennox is a counselor and clinician with 40 years of experience. She holds a doctorate in counseling and is both a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, and other life challenges.
She has spent decades in mental health, family guidance, and rehabilitation settings, and has maintained a private practice for over 12 years. People come to her for a wide range of concerns from mood disorders to coping with major life changes. Her background includes work with serious mental illness as well as situational struggles like loss or job strain.
Dr. Lennox uses a blend of clinical approaches she has found effective over the years. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to look at thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation skills, and integrates hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques when appropriate. The emphasis is on practical strategies for managing emotions and behavior.
Sessions focus on clear goals and steps clients can take between meetings. She aims to help people reduce reactive patterns, improve communication, and rebuild daily routines that support better mood and relationships. Her style is direct and pragmatic, with attention to each person's values and preferences.
Dr. Lennox practices in Texas and works in English. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking and to follow the site's process for arranging an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to remote work
Dr. Lennox works from approaches that emphasize skills and concrete steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anger and mood symptoms. It helps with anxiety, depression, and recurring angry reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to reduce impulsive responses and improve relationships.She also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term, achievable goals and hypnotherapy when clients and therapist agree it may help with change. Early sessions typically involve clarifying goals and choosing which approaches will best fit the client's situation. She treats finding the right method as a collaborative process and adjusts direction based on needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions are simpler to attend. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, DBT, and solution-focused exercises to remote sessions to keep progress moving between meetings.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with people who snap at loved ones, carry resentment, or struggle with anger alongside stress, depression, or relationship issues.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with hypnotherapy and solution-focused techniques to teach skills and practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 40 years of clinical experience, including long-term work in mental health, family guidance, rehab clinics, and over a decade in private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds a doctorate in counseling and is an LMFT and LCSW licensed in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are provided?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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