Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
How Trudi works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Trudi
Trudi Carlson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 17 years of clinical experience. She uses a warm, interactive style to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and life changes. She writes in a plain, direct way and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
In session she listens first, then helps people set small, clear goals. She draws on client-centered methods that prioritize each person's values and strengths.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and build more effective habits. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with emotional regulation and staying present. Trudi also uses solution-focused ideas to identify quick, realistic changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are available for managing strong emotions and impulsivity. These approaches are mixed to match the issue at hand and the person's pace. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship problems, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, bipolar challenges, and career questions.
Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, blended family issues, codependency, and forgiveness work. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Trudi emphasizes collaboration and practical tools so people can notice small changes that add up over time.
What Trudi works with
Everything Trudi lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Trudi's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Trudi lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and supporting each person's strengths. It aims to create a working relationship where goals come from the person's own values and choices, which helps with motivation and long-term change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. It helps people notice thinking patterns that fuel anger, anxiety, or low mood and then test small behavioral changes to break those patterns. This approach is practical for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving impulse control. It teaches grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation skills that can reduce reactive behavior and improve day-to-day coping.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about what is most pressing, try strategies that fit their goals, and adjust methods as needed. Together they decide which tools to keep using and which to change based on what works.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone can be a good low-bandwidth option, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing skill practice between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep consistent progress over time.
Questions people ask about Trudi
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting challenges. Other areas include ADHD, addictions, trauma and grief, career concerns, and self-esteem.
What is the overall therapy style like?
Expect a warm, informal, and interactive style that focuses on listening and practical steps. Sessions combine client-centered listening with skill-building exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working as a counselor in independent practice in Missouri.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.