Carla McKenney

Carla McKenney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and major life changes. She supports work on self-esteem, communication, and finding greater purpose. Her tone is practical and encouraging for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Carla draws on a few proven approaches to meet people where they are. She uses Client-Centered methods to follow each person's pace and focus on what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolbox for spotting patterns that fuel anxiety, anger, or low self-worth and testing new ways of responding.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to break large goals into clear next steps. Those methods help people who want to make changes but feel unsure where to start. Sessions tend to emphasize doable strategies and short-term progress.

Carla has practiced for 10 years and works with adults on issues such as abandonment concerns, self-love, women's issues, and challenges common to young adults. Her approach centers on building practical skills while honoring each person's lived experience.

If someone is considering therapy, she asks them to think about what they want to change and bring that into the first conversation. That helps create a plan that fits day-to-day life and the goals they set together.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead. A therapist using this approach listens closely, mirrors concerns, and helps clients set their own priorities; it is useful for people who need a steady supportive process. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and build healthier habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that seem most likely to help, and adjust techniques as progress is made.

This profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful for fitting therapy into busy days, keeping appointments during transitions, and using brief check-ins to stay on track between goals. Online work can make it easier to practice CBT exercises at home and follow up on steps agreed in session without long travel times.