- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Carla
Carla Harrison is an LCPC licensed in Maryland with six years of clinical experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the strain of life changes. Carla also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, questions of life purpose, and building self-love.
She approaches sessions as a partnership where the client’s experience guides the work. Carla treats people as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations tend to be direct and practical, with room to name difficult feelings and consider small, doable changes.
In early meetings she helps people sort immediate concerns and set short-term goals. That may include breaking down a worry that feels overwhelming, practicing new ways to speak up, or noticing patterns that keep guilt active. She checks in on what helps and adapts the pace to each person’s comfort.
Carla draws on methods shown to help with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms and uses them in plain terms. Work can include learning skills for managing strong emotions, trying out different behaviors, or reviewing past events to reduce their present hold.
Sessions are presented as straightforward conversations about what’s happening now and what might change. People who come because they feel stuck with guilt or shame often appreciate having a clear plan and practical steps to try between meetings.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Carla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. One approach involves skill-building for managing intense emotions and anxiety through specific exercises and practice. This helps people reduce immediate distress and try new ways of reacting.Another common focus is behavioral work that looks at patterns of action and avoidance. That involves testing small changes in daily routines and communication to see what shifts feel helpful. These methods are practical and often include tasks to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. The collaboration helps keep sessions focused on what matters most to the client.
The original biography did not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered. Many people find online sessions easier to schedule around work and family responsibilities, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. A clear plan and regular meeting times make the work easier to fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help name and reduce the grip of guilt or shame. The work often includes noticing patterns, rehearsing different responses, and building skills for managing strong emotions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has six years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets short-term goals.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland. She practices from Maryland and holds the LCPC credential listed here.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are available.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription and regional factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to her practice and sets up the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.