- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Carleen
Carleen Waller is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience based in Texas. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at practical change rather than long lectures.
Clinically she uses clear, evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new responses. She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ways of working to keep conversations grounded in clients' goals.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be collaborative. Carleen asks questions, listens for what matters most, and helps set small, achievable steps. She often uses motivational interviewing to build momentum when people feel stuck.
Many people seek her help for life transitions, parenting strain, sleep problems, or issues with self-esteem and intimacy. She also addresses trauma-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and career-related stress in practical terms. In a typical meeting she will help you map one or two priorities, practice skills or new ways of thinking, and check what felt useful.
Progress is tracked in everyday terms like better sleep, clearer communication, or fewer panic moments. Carleen offers sessions in English and works through different online formats so people can pick what fits their routine. She brings steady, focused support aimed at making daily life more manageable.
What Carleen works with
Everything Carleen lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Carleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carleen lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
The therapist commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and build steady attention to the present moment. CBT involves noticing thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which can reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Mindfulness teaches simple in-the-moment practices that support sleep, stress management, and emotional regulation.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person's values and priorities. That approach centers on listening and reflecting so goals come from the client, and motivational interviewing techniques are used when people feel unsure about change. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process and is decided together based on needs, goals, and personal preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and maintain continuity when schedules shift.
Questions people ask about Carleen
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Areas commonly addressed include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar-related challenges, and issues around self-esteem and life transitions.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, using practical exercises, reflective listening, and goal-focused work to help people try new strategies in daily life.
How much experience does the clinician have?
The provider has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, communication problems, and young adult issues.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The clinician holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work happens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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