Therapist profile
Carolyn Smith, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 92664
- NPI1922958685
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger management
- CBT and DBT skills
- Military background
About Carolyn
Carolyn Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She lists anger among her focus areas and helps people handle challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship difficulties.
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a straightforward therapeutic relationship. Carolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and Motivational Interviewing when people are weighing change.
Carolyn brings experience from her military background into clinical work and pays attention to cultural context. That perspective is used to talk through practical steps for everyday problems like sleeping, eating, parenting, or returning to civilian life. She notes concerns like grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among her practice areas.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. People work on communication skills, managing intense reactions, and building routines that reduce stress. Carolyn also addresses body image, forgiveness, multicultural concerns, and self-love when those topics come up.
Overall, her approach combines structured techniques and conversational, client-led work. She emphasizes collaboration - deciding together what to try, measuring what helps, and adjusting as needed. Clients are guided toward practical strategies rather than abstract theories.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. Online sessions using this approach let people lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often uses homework, short exercises, and check-ins to track patterns like anger or anxiety and test new ways of responding.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for regulating emotions and handling conflict. In an online setting, DBT skill practice can be reviewed between sessions and adjusted to daily life challenges, such as workplace stress or difficult conversations.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can shift over time as progress and priorities change.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help integrate therapy into daily routines without promising a particular format.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and communication problems, stress, grief, and parenting challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with structured approaches like CBT and DBT, focusing on practical steps and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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