Carla Dumas

Carla Dumas, LCPC, is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 31 years of professional experience. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, parenting concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Her additional areas of focus include blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, family of origin and family problems, impulsivity, mood and personality disorders, multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and women's issues.

Carla approaches clinical work from the belief that clients are the experts of their own stories. She uses that perspective to support people in identifying strengths, clarifying goals, and taking steps forward. Her practice draws on a range of clinical methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, and she adapts techniques to the matters a person brings to sessions.

Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and Carla offers a steady, professional presence to help guide that process. She aims to partner with each person to explore options, build practical strategies, and move toward the life changes they wish to pursue.