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Carri McClellan

Carri McClellan

LPC, LPC-MHSP

Therapist · Tennessee · 16+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for anger and stress

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  • Practical emotion skills
  • Trauma informed care
  • Recovery-focused approach

About Carri

Carri McClellan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, and related concerns. She brings sixteen years of experience and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps so clients can see progress between meetings.

Carri uses plain language and a calm approach to help people understand what drives their reactions. She draws from several therapy methods to tailor work to each person. That can mean learning skills to handle strong emotions, looking at patterns that keep problems going, or using focused methods to process past hurts.

Her background includes work in substance use treatment and trauma-related care, so she is familiar with addiction, grief, and complex stress. She trained in counseling psychology and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Her credential LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor, and LPC-MHSP reflects a mental health service provider designation.

In sessions she balances listening with hands-on techniques. Clients can expect to set personal goals and practice new ways of responding to anger and stress. Mindfulness exercises, cognitive tools, and emotion regulation skills are commonly used.

Carri works with adults in Tennessee and provides care in English. She does not take international clients. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Washington, Oregon, Tennessee

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. The therapist emphasizes understanding and works with clients to set meaningful goals and make decisions that fit their life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at what people think and do in stressful moments. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce angry reactions and persistent worry.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those tools help when feelings feel overwhelming and when people want steadier responses to conflict and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences, then try methods that fit. That collaborative process helps shape which techniques come first and how sessions progress.

Confirm available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel for care. Licensed professionals can use these options to help clients practice new skills between meetings and build routines that support long-term change.

At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
LPC, LPC-MHSP
Languages
English
License (Washington)
LMHC · No. 61247072
License (Oregon)
LPC · No. C5566
License (Tennessee)
LPC-MHSP · No. 6664
NPI
1932343837

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed here?

Carri helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, eating and body image issues, career and life changes, and related difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a client-centered style that pairs listening with practical tools. Expect collaborative goal setting and skills practice aimed at managing emotions and daily challenges.

How much experience does she have?

She has sixteen years of clinical experience, including a primary background in substance use treatment and trauma-related work.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials and provides services in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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