Dr. Carla Barnes
LPC specializing in trauma, relationships, and anxiety
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About
Dr. Carla Barnes brings a blend of counseling training and longterm educational experience to her work. She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential and has nine years practicing as a mental health professional. Earlier in her career she worked as an educator and as a professional school counselor, and she also holds a master of science in nutrition and an EMDR certification. These elements inform a holistic view of wellbeing that attends to physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions.
Her clinical focus spans stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and a range of family and intimacy issues. She also addresses areas such as eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, attention differences, bipolar concerns, and career-related stress. Dr. Barnes integrates approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally focused methods, and existential exploration.
She aims to collaborate with clients who wish to explore coping skills, patterns in relationships, and practical steps toward change. Dr. Barnes frames care around self-care, nutrition, and wellness while drawing on both counseling and school-based perspectives to support people navigating life transitions and complex concerns.
Her clinical focus spans stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and a range of family and intimacy issues. She also addresses areas such as eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, attention differences, bipolar concerns, and career-related stress. Dr. Barnes integrates approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, emotionally focused methods, and existential exploration.
She aims to collaborate with clients who wish to explore coping skills, patterns in relationships, and practical steps toward change. Dr. Barnes frames care around self-care, nutrition, and wellness while drawing on both counseling and school-based perspectives to support people navigating life transitions and complex concerns.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LPC 82736
- NPI Number: 1497375125
- License: LPC (Texas)
Remote sessions tailored to therapy goals
Dr. Carla Barnes structures online work around evidence-informed approaches and clear collaboration. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify thinking patterns and develop practical coping strategies. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are applied for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and skills practice. Attachment-based therapy informs work on relationship dynamics and longterm patterns formed in early connections.Sessions are collaborative, with an emphasis on setting goals together and choosing strategies that fit each person. For some concerns that involve behavior change and skill building, clients might expect structured exercises and homework. For relationship or existential work, sessions can include exploration of meaning, emotion, and communication patterns.
Dr. Barnes offers remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to maintain continuity of care and to match the way clients prefer to communicate while addressing stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, mood concerns, and related specialties.
What is Dr. Barnes's professional background?
She began her career in education over 25 years ago and now works as a mental health professional and professional school counselor. Her qualifications include a master of science in nutrition and an EMDR certification in addition to clinical practice.
What credentials does she hold?
Dr. Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license details are TX LPC 82736.
Which languages does she offer services in?
Services are provided in English.
Where is she based?
Dr. Barnes is located in Texas.
How can people work with her remotely?
She conducts sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. This profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with Dr. Barnes.