Ammie Carr

Compassionate, practical therapy for life's challenges

LPC Texas

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Ammie

Ammie Carr is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 14 years of clinical experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and other complex emotional challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on practical skills and collaborative problem solving to help clients develop clearer coping strategies and steadier day-to-day functioning. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns from mood disorders and bipolar presentations to ADHD, compassion fatigue, and self-esteem difficulties.

Her practice incorporates evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods alongside client-centered and motivational techniques to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, set achievable goals, and build resilience. Ammie also brings experience supporting those impacted by adoption and foster care, attachment difficulties, family of origin issues, and substance-related concerns.

She aims to provide a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult emotions and work toward sustainable change. Located in Texas, Ammie combines attention to each person’s unique history with practical interventions drawn from trauma-focused and solution-oriented therapies.

The result is a treatment style that balances empathy with clear, actionable strategies for coping and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns by teaching practical coping skills and problem-solving techniques. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore their values and experiences at their own pace, which supports self-awareness and emotional processing. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their personal motivations and set achievable goals, and it is commonly used when addressing ambivalence about change such as in addiction or lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance means interventions may be blended and adapted over time as goals evolve and progress is assessed.

Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain consistency in care despite busy lives or geographic constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer ongoing support and evidence-informed strategies while accommodating different comfort levels with technology and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Ammie works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, as well as related topics like codependency and substance use.

How would you describe the therapist's approach or style?

The practice blends client-centered listening with practical techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused strategies, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help clients set goals and build coping skills.

What is the clinician's background and experience?

The clinician brings 14 years of experience working with individuals facing mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and relational or attachment-related concerns.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

The therapist holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 71080.

In which languages can therapy be offered and are international clients accepted?

Services are provided in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Sessions may be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and practical needs.

How are costs and billing handled for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Depression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Self-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English