Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Carlie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Carlie
Carlie Stephens is an Ohio-licensed LPCC with five years of counseling experience. She helps people who are wrestling with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and motivation. She aims to meet clients where they are and to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable.
Stephens focuses on practical, person-centered work. Sessions are shaped around each person's goals and life situation, not a one-size-fits-all plan. She listens closely and adjusts conversations and strategies to fit what helps most in real life.
Background and approach
Clients often bring worries about family strain, parenting challenges, or big life transitions. She also supports people dealing with trauma, depression, ADHD, and social anxiety through straightforward strategies and steady talk. Her approach balances attention to feelings with steps people can try between sessions.
When anger or impulsivity is part of the picture, Stephens looks at triggers and teaches ways to respond differently in the moment. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thoughts and build better coping skills. People who choose her work with someone who values respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Stephens encourages small, practical steps and celebrates progress whether goals are clear or still forming. She asks clients to help shape the plan so therapy fits their daily life and values.
What Carlie works with
Everything Carlie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Carlie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carlie lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How client-centered and CBT work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace. The therapist follows what the client brings and shapes sessions around their goals and concerns, which helps when sorting through anger, family strain, or life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It uses short exercises and practical tasks that can be reviewed in session and practiced between meetings to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try approaches that match needs and preferences. That process is collaborative and may include adjustments over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or after work. Some people choose online meetings for a quicker way to keep momentum between sessions or to work around scheduling constraints.
Questions people ask about Carlie
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Covers stress, anxiety, anger, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, body image, and loneliness.
What is her general therapy style?
Uses a person-centered style that emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to teach practical skills and to change unhelpful thinking patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has five years of professional counseling experience working with a range of concerns including anger and family issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC and practices there.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.