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Carrie Reed

Experienced counselor blending empathy and evidence-based care

LPC Arkansas

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Carrie

Carrie Reed is an Arkansas-licensed professional counselor with 12 years of clinical experience working with adults facing a wide range of mental health concerns.

Background and approach

She focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, anger, and self-esteem, along with targeted concerns like postpartum depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, impulsivity, and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Carrie practices using client-centered principles that emphasize respect, sensitivity, and compassionate listening while integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. She adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs, aiming to support practical coping strategies and personal growth.

Her approach balances empathy with structured tools so clients can make meaningful changes at their own pace. Because her licensure is held in Arkansas, Carrie provides services only to clients who are physically located in that state during sessions.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers support intended to empower people as they take steps toward a more fulfilling, healthier life.

How Cognitive and Client-Centered Methods Translate to Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps people notice connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and learn practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and uses empathic listening to help clients feel understood and to guide personal insight and self-directed change.

Choosing the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey, and Carrie will work collaboratively to determine what fits best based on each person’s goals, preferences, and presenting concerns. Together they adjust pacing, strategies, and focus in response to progress and feedback so the plan remains personalized and responsive.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity when in-person meetings are impractical. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow different communication styles, and let clients access licensed professionals from their own Arkansas location without commuting.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Carrie address?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem challenges, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes, as well as areas like OCD symptoms, postpartum depression, DMDD, gender dysphoria, trichotillomania, and SAD.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
She blends client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, offering compassionate listening alongside practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has 12 years of professional experience working in mental health settings before and during her current practice.
Where is Carrie licensed and located?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arkansas, holding license AR LPC P1508090, and provides services only to clients who are physically located in Arkansas for sessions.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for seeing Carrie?
She offers multiple remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Gender dysphoriaImpulsivityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Trichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Arkansas

Languages

English