Carla Harper, LPC

Carla Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with an extensive background working with children, adolescents, and families. She brings a broad foundation of clinical experience addressing mood disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum concerns including Asperger syndrome. Carla approaches mental health from a holistic standpoint, considering the roles of mind, body, and spirit as integral to overall well-being.

As a relationships-based counselor, she frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide treatment, helping clients develop practical skills for managing everyday challenges. Her practice includes significant work with adolescents who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, trauma, dysfunctional family systems, and physical disabilities, as well as support for teen social issues, self-harm, divorce, and couples concerns.

Carla focuses on building therapeutic connections that foster honest dialogue and personal growth. She emphasizes skill development so clients can better navigate daily life, relationships, and communication patterns, and she tailors her approach to each individual or family to support meaningful change and improved functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Carla Harper integrates several practical approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and building concrete skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress-related problems. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes setting clear goals and leveraging clients' existing strengths to make meaningful changes in a relatively brief time frame - it can be helpful for everyday challenges and decision-making. Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship and the client's experience, offering a respectful, empathetic space to explore emotions and improve communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carla collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and relevant to the client's situation.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility for a range of schedules and locations. Clients can meet by video call, choose phone sessions, or connect through live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain consistent care while managing work, family, or other commitments. Licensed professionals can provide meaningful, skills-based support through these formats to help clients move toward their goals.