Carl Funk is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
01About Carl
Carl Funk is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can make day-to-day life feel more manageable. If taking the first step feels hard, he often reminds people that starting is the toughest part and values that decision.
He uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused ideas.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and grounded in everyday problems like work, family strain, or trouble concentrating. The work often looks like setting small goals, trying new behaviors, and talking through patterns that get in the way.
Carl draws on more than a decade of clinical experience to offer straightforward guidance for people dealing with addictions and behaviors that feel out of control. He frames addiction broadly to include patterns beyond substance use and focuses on practical change rather than labels. He also pays attention to issues tied to attachment, communication, and self-image.
His approach is collaborative. He listens first, then helps people choose steps that fit their life and values. Many clients notice small improvements early on when they try out new habits and coping tools.
People who want to begin are invited to make a first appointment and complete a short match questionnaire. That initial step is treated as progress, not pressure, and the aim is to help people move forward at a pace that feels doable.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 74681 · expires November 2028
- NPI
- 1013553411 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
Methods Carl names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Carl names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Carl’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy starts with listening and building a plan that fits each person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters most, and focuses sessions on the concerns the client brings up. This approach helps clarify goals and keeps work practical.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and actions affect feelings. It uses simple exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and address patterns that keep problems going. CBT is useful for stress, depression, and many addiction-related behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first, based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new issues come up.
Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier. Many people use virtual appointments to avoid travel time, fit sessions around work or family commitments, and keep momentum between visits. The specific session formats available should be confirmed before booking, and the therapist will explain how sessions are scheduled once the matching process is complete.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Carl commonly help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and also addresses related issues like attachment, communication, and body image.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The style is client-centered and practical, focusing on clear goals, small behavior changes, and talking through patterns that affect daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Carl has about 12 years of professional experience working in counseling and independent practice settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LPC credential, and his practice is located in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a conversation or schedule?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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