Hi;
I have over 40 years of experience and expertise in the field of mental health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . I have thoroughly enjoyed spending my career treating the elderly, adults, adolescents, children and their families in private practice, residential , hospital and educational settings. I've received specialized training in trauma treatment , cognitive behavioral therapy, PTSD treatment, play therapy, solution focused therapy and client centered therapy, among many other treatment modalities .
I truly believe that every individual deserves help, treatment and the opportunity for hope. I've been told , numerous times , that I possess a wonderful sense of humor; I believe that laughter , along with compassion , empathy , kindness and understanding are mandatory to be give an individual the therapeutic outcome they deserve.
I've held several administrative positions in mental health including directing a residential treatment program for severely emotionally disturbed children and years later I was the Director of Psychiatry for a major children's medical center.
I spent several years working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities helping them navigate the system and building relationships within the community.
In private practice I worked with adults struggling with relationship issues, stress issues, issues related to raising difficult to manage children and adolescents and parenting issues. I have spent 5 years working with the elderly who have been recently diagnosed with early onset dementia , Alzheimer's who are co-diagnosed with anxiety disorders and depression.
This past year has been extremely difficult for adults, children and families. As a result, it has created stressful situations for parents. If you've had difficulties with these issues , I taught parenting classes for numerous years and I'm more than happy to help with issues related to anxiety, depression and any school related problems your children or adolescents may be experiencing as a result of the pandemic.
Please feel free to reach out to me, I'm here to help.
I look forward to working with each one of you !
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LCSW 00199
TX LPC 5583
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carolyn Presnall. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Carolyn is a very capable, caring, and experienced therapist. She provides a safe space for her clients, enables them to make powerful insights about themselves, and provides actionable steps for them to work on themselves. She is also very engaging and fun to interact with. I highly recommend Carolyn and am glad to have found her.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Carolyn is a lovely and supportive therapist. If you don't know where to start, she will prompt you for difficulties and accomplishments you're experiencing. She is very good at building rapport with patients. I should know, I know I'm not an easy patient
Written on Sep 28, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Carolyn has been so helpful. I appreciate her knowledge and experience.
Written on Aug 17, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
She checks in on my consistently and makes sure that even if my problems feel big she can help me choose one problem at a time. I'm so grateful to her
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's fantastic
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 8 months
Carolyn has been great for me. I was skeptical at first, because my previous attempts at therapy were unsuccessful. However, Carolyn is so practical and easy to talk to that our sessions felt less like appointments and more like open and thought-provoking discussions. I’d recommend Carolyn to anybody - especially if you are just dipping your toes in the therapy waters!
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Carolyn for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and parenting issues