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Dr. Carla Barnes, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Depression
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About me

I started my career as an educator over 25 years ago. I work as a mental health professional and a professional school counselor. I am a strong believer in self care, mental health , nutrition, and wellness as instrumental in our quality of life. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and certified school teacher, my qualifications include a master of science in nutrition and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification. I am an advocate for healthy living using a holistic approach for physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

Professional experience

4yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Intellectual Disability, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: 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), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

License information

TX LPC 82736

Reviews

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Dr, Barnes is the best

Written on Feb 10, 2023 after therapy with Carla for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Dr. Barnes is a great therapist

Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Carla for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd

Dr. Barnes is an amazing therapist and I am lucky to have been matched with them. Their style of therapy and expertise has made this difficult time in my life much more manageable.

Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Carla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr. Barnes is one of a kind, she is the perfect therapist and allows a person to reflect and make real and tangible changes for a better and happier life. She is honest and always knows how to tell you the truth you need to hear and the real aspect of your issue. I highly recommend Dr. Barnes and will forever be grateful for the way she's helping me!

Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Carla for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Dr Barnes has been wonderful and I am grateful to have her support and guidance.

Written on Dec 30, 2022 after therapy with Carla for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Dr. Barnes is attentive, intuitive, respectful and overall an amazing person and doctor. I greatly value her and how much help she has given me.

Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Carla for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes