Carrie Leafblad is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas.
01About Carrie
Carrie Leafblad is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas. She brings five years of clinical experience to work with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. Carrie focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.
She aims to be warm and straightforward during sessions. Carrie helps people who are coping with grief, low self-esteem, and addictive patterns. She also supports those dealing with body image concerns, caregiver stress, and major life changes.
Background and approach
Her approach is flexible and responds to what each person needs in the moment. Sessions typically include talking through feelings, identifying unhelpful patterns, and practicing new ways of coping. Carrie uses methods that teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions and for changing thoughts that get in the way.
She also incorporates techniques aimed at processing trauma when that is appropriate. Clients can expect a collaborative relationship where goals are set together and adjusted over time. Carrie pays attention to everyday problems like parenting strain, communication breakdowns, and burnout from caregiving.
She also brings focused support for concerns such as ADHD-related challenges and compassion fatigue. Therapy is offered in many formats to fit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Carrie works in English and practices as a Texas LPC, helping people take steady steps toward better coping and clearer direction.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 80496 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1417620444 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carrie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Carrie names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Carrie 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
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and meeting people where they are. It helps people feel heard and understood so they can explore goals and choices at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Those skills can be useful for managing strong emotions, impulsivity, and relationship strains.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Then she will suggest approaches and adjust them based on feedback so treatment fits the person's life and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and messaging work well for shorter check-ins, journaling between sessions, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep a steady schedule and use therapy in ways that match daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Carrie help address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and several related issues such as body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Therapy is collaborative and practical, focused on talking through feelings, learning coping skills, and changing unhelpful thought patterns to improve daily functioning.
What is her background and experience?
Carrie has five years of clinical experience and works as a licensed professional counselor in Texas.
Where is Carrie based and licensed?
She practices in Texas and holds the credential TX LPC, a licensed professional counselor designation used in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Carrie?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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