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Katie Carr

LPC

Compassionate, practical counseling for life transitions

  • Trauma informed
  • Evidence based
  • Client focused

About Katie

Katie Carr is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about hard things. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Katie writes plainly and listens closely to each person's concerns.

She tailors sessions to the individual instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. Katie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works collaboratively to set goals that matter to the client. She often helps people build practical skills for managing panic, depression, and overwhelming stress.

Katie has experience supporting people who face discrimination and identity-related concerns, including work with LGBTQ+ clients and those exploring gender and sexuality. She also has experience with first responder issues, neurodivergence, and survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Eating and food-related issues are among the areas she addresses.

Clients who need help with attachment challenges, co-occurring conditions, substance use, or persistent communication problems can expect a direct, compassionate approach. Katie aims to help people reduce shame, manage strong emotions, and find clearer ways forward. She has eight years of clinical experience in Texas.

Conversations in sessions are practical and goal-oriented while remaining warm and person-focused. To start, she asks about each client's strengths, their immediate concerns, and what they want to change. From there she and the client shape a plan that fits the person's life and goals.

How evidence-based approaches can work online

Many of the evidence-based techniques Katie uses focus on teaching skills and changing daily patterns. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking and practice new ways of responding to anxiety and low mood. Trauma-informed care emphasizes safety, pacing, and building coping tools for people who have experienced abuse or violence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Katie will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative process includes checking in about what is working and adjusting the plan as needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into life. Online work may reduce travel time and let people join from different locations, helping maintain continuity during busy schedules. Because session formats are not specified in the profile, confirm the available options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered.

License and NPI

LPC Texas · No. 96764
NPI1427973726

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Katie help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include eating and food-related issues, substance use, attachment problems, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical strategies. Sessions focus on goals the client sets and building skills to manage emotions and symptoms.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma, mood disorders, and identity-related stressors.

What credentials and region are listed?

Katie holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas as noted in her profile.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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