Carrie Leafblad

Carrie Leafblad is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She focuses on helping people who are facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, and anger. Carrie frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to offer steady support as clients confront difficult feelings and life changes.

She uses straightforward, person-focused work that centers what each person needs. Sessions often look at current stressors and patterns that get in the way of feeling better. Carrie uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools to help people name feelings and try new ways of coping.

Her background includes five years of clinical experience in outpatient settings. That experience informs a practical style that balances skill-building with emotional reflection. She also draws on techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR when those methods fit a client's goals.

Carrie pays special attention to transitions such as major life changes, parenting strain, and recovery from past harm. She also supports people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and impulsivity. Treatment plans are tailored to each person's situation and adjusted over time.

People who choose Carrie can expect clear goals, regular check-ins, and homework that reinforces progress between sessions. Her room is described by clients as calm and focused on practical steps toward better daily functioning.

How Carrie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's needs. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they hear, and helps the client set goals that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, actions, and mood and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, such as distress tolerance and grounding techniques.

Carrie will work together with each person to figure out which approach or mix of approaches fits best. That process is collaborative: goals, preferences, and what feels manageable guide decisions. Techniques can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online work, confirm available session formats before you book. The main benefit for many people is fitting sessions into a busy life - online visits can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work, school, and caregiving demands. Online sessions also let therapists use tools like screen-shared worksheets, brief check-ins between longer appointments, and guided mindfulness or exposure exercises without requiring travel. Talk with Carrie during the match process to learn which session options she currently offers and how they can fit into your routine.