Carvan Walker, LPC

Carvan Walker is a licensed mental health professional based in Meridian, Mississippi. She holds an Education Specialist degree in Counseling (Ed.S), a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MS), and a Bachelor of Social Work. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a licensed social worker in the state of Mississippi, and is also Board Certified in Tele-Mental Health (BC-TMH), a credential that reflects additional training in delivering therapy remotely.

With 19 years of experience in the mental health field, she has supported people dealing with substance use and addiction, adolescent concerns, school counseling needs, adult clients, older adults, and couples seeking marriage and relationship work. Her background spans a range of settings and populations, and she draws on that experience to tailor care to each client’s situation.

Carvan integrates solution-focused methods with a humanistic, client-centered stance, creating a collaborative environment where clients identify values and strengths. She uses narrative practice to help clients reframe personal stories and uncover practical skills and resources. In session she serves as a guide, working with clients to develop a clear plan and a practical mental health toolbox designed to turn painful experiences into learning opportunities that support forward movement and lasting growth.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, creating space for self-discovery and increased self-awareness - an approach that can help with stress, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues.

Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives. By exploring and re-authoring those narratives, clients often find new perspectives and identify personal strengths that support recovery from trauma, grief, or addictive patterns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical skills for recognizing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges by teaching concrete strategies that clients can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carvan Walker collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds so care remains client-centered and goal-oriented.

Online therapy expands access and flexibility by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let clients work with licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue care through life transitions while maintaining continuity with their therapist.