Carolyn Washington, LPC — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Carolyn!

Greetings, I am a licensed professional counselor with an extensive background working with children/adolescents/ and families. As a community leader, I served in education for over 26 years. I am particularly passionate about working with those who experience anxiety, depression, anger, and grief. My biggest strength is connecting with clients.

My focus

My ideal client is someone who is open about the areas they want to grow in and committed to doing the work needed for meaningful change. I work best with individuals who value honesty, self reflection, and collaboration as we move together toward lasting progress.

My approach

I employ a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, empowering clients with practical strategies to modify behaviors that fuel anxiety and stress. Through CBT, we identify and challenge negative thought patterns and develop coping mechanisms for managing challenging emotions and situations.

My communication style

I am a dedicated counselor committed to supporting clients with respect, honesty, and mutual understanding. I create a safe, collaborative space where individuals feel heard and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. My approach focuses on meaningful connection, clear communication, and tailored strategies that help clients move toward growth.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a provider started when I took my first psychology class in high school. I knew instantly I wanted to help people understand their behaviors, emotions,and learn effective coping strategies.

My goals for you

During the initial session I will ask you to set goals for therapy and we will develop a therapy plan together. You will also be asked to take a few assessments to determine your baseline for anxiety and depression. Throughout the process you will be asked to complete activities and to self-monitor your progress.

Our first session

In our first session together, we will get to know each other and introduce ourselves. I will ask that you complete the intake paperwork in the system, along with a couple of other tools (prior to our first session). During the session, I will ask you to discuss the specific challenge that brought you to counseling. This will help me design a plan

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Interpersonal

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 12 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Cigna
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 26 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Education (EDD) Organizational Leadership from Abilene Christian University and a Masters of Arts (MA) Counseling and Special Education from Prairie View A & M University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Carolyn Washington