Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Louisiana
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ciarra
Ciarra Waters-Mullen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana. She brings seven years of clinical experience helping people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, anger, and mood concerns. Ciarra aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supportive.
Her sessions focus on straightforward conversation and practical skills. She creates a calm atmosphere where clients can talk about feelings and daily struggles without judgment.
Background and approach
Ciarra listens closely to what matters most and then helps set simple, achievable goals. Ciarra uses client-centered care to prioritize each person’s experience. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits.
Solution-focused work helps clients spot strengths and take quick steps toward change. She has additional experience with sport counseling and athlete life coaching, which informs work with motivation, performance stress, and goal setting. Ciarra often supports people dealing with impulsivity, guilt and shame, family tensions, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. She recognizes that starting therapy can feel daunting and focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. Ciarra’s approach is steady and goal-oriented while remaining warm and respectful.
What Ciarra works with
Everything Ciarra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ciarra's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Co-morbidity
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ciarra lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online therapy and everyday change
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening and understanding so clients feel heard and can explore what matters most. This approach suits people who need a respectful space to sort out feelings and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches simple skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new routines, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and anger. Solution-Focused Therapy hones in on strengths and small steps. It helps clients pick a clear, short-term goal and try practical strategies to reach it.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans as needed. That collaborative process helps identify what fits a person’s needs and day-to-day life.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a quicker check-in or fit when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging suit shorter updates, written reflections, or people who prefer to type. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, school, or training.
Questions people ask about Ciarra
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, ADHD, addictions, anger, and mood concerns. Additional areas include coping with life changes, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps set clear goals, and uses hands-on techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has seven years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients connect with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.