I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have over 15 years of experience working with adults, children, and teens ages 4-18 in an educational setting, and 6 years working as a counselor in a counseling setting. Over the 6 years, I have worked with children and adults who have experienced domestic violence, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, as well as with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, sexual identity, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, DMDD, and ODD. I have been working with Better Help since the fall of 2021, and I am licensed to work with clients who live in Texas.
My counseling style is warm, inviting, calm, and genuine. I believe that, given the right tools, you can learn to listen and understand what you need to move forward in life. Listening, and treating all persons with respect, compassion, honesty, and sensitivity is my strength, and my motto . My approach to counseling combines Expressive Arts, EMDR, DBT, and CBT with a Person-Centered approach that allows the client to lead. Your plan will be tailored to specifically meet you learn to navigate your needs, wants, desires for your life. I believe that it takes courage to trust someone and ask for help. I would be honored to walk with you through your journey of change as you build new resources within you to begin to thrive while gaining courage and growth.
"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’"
Eleanor Roosevelt
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 80496
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I was nervous about online therapy given I’d never tried it before, and it had been years since I went to therapy period, but Carrie has had incredible patience with me through it all. She’s always respected my wishes in regard to pace, trauma practices, etc, and I’m not sure where I’d be without her expertise. Instead of immediately trying to fix my problems, she’s patiently walked alongside me as I unpack and begin to understand my personal trauma and struggles. While it can be scary opening up to someone new and online, ms Leafblad has done an exceptional job at being present with me throughout every single session, which is why I’ve continued to work with her for almost 2 years now. I highly recommend her for anyone but specifically individuals with trauma they’d like to work through as she is extremely well versed in that area of therapy.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
So far my sessions with my therapist Carrie Leafblad has been good. I feel like she listens and actually wants to help me.
I am forever grateful for this app Better Help. You offer so much help with all the stories, groups and variety of therapists.
I have so much to learn and feel like I am going to be okay in my journey of healing.
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I've had 2 sessions with Carrie, and so far, she's been gentlely honest, (as opposed to brutally). I can tell she's going to give me some work to do that may be challenging - which is important to my healing. I appreciate that she's around my age, and has life experiences that give her counseling some substance. I also like the different outlook she's giving me on situations, I definitely see things differently with the guidance she's provided.
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
I love working with Carrie, she's very patient and she listens. At first I wasn't sure if we were going to be a good fit but I was wrong. She has helped me in the last few months to become aware of certain behaviors that are destructive and that I have been holding on to my whole life. She is warm and very calming. I feel very comfortable sharing anything with her.
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Carrie has not only helped me recognize and navigate childhood trauma, but also helped me learn how to heal from it. She has helped me with motherhood, marriage woes, regular life stressors, and so much more. I have full confidence in our sessions providing insights and tools to help me each week! I’m so thankful for all she has done and helps me to do!
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Carrie for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Very understanding… always responsive
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Carrie for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, adhd, and coping with life changes