Dr. Carrie Allen, LPC
Narrative-informed counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Dr. Carrie Allen |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About Carrie
Dr. Carrie Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 11 years of clinical experience. She centers therapy on people’s stories, helping them notice patterns and choose what matters to them.
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career changes, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Carrie believes people are the experts on their own lives. She listens for values, strengths, and the recurring themes that shape day-to-day choices.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and what small, practical steps could change things for the better. Her approach blends narrative thinking with tools from acceptance and commitment work and cognitive behavioral methods. That mix helps people reframe painful stories, practice new behaviors, and reduce overwhelming thoughts.
She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to understand patterns in close relationships. Sessions are straightforward and collaborative. Clients will talk about recent struggles, identify realistic goals, and try skills between sessions.
Carrie emphasizes simple, doable practices rather than long lists of assignments. Therapy is offered in English and delivered online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The goal is to help people feel steadier, make choices that match their values, and move forward with more confidence.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Career difficulties among the things Carrie works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carrie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carrie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Using Narrative and ACT online to change your story
Many online sessions draw on Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about themselves. In this approach the therapist helps separate a person from their problem and notice how old narratives shape current choices. That can be useful for issues like trauma, self-esteem struggles, relationship patterns, and feelings of emptiness.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is also part of the work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. It is practical for anxiety, depression, career transitions, and coping with life changes.
The right approach often comes from trying ideas together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life, and adjust as work progresses. This means planning small, testable steps and reflecting on what helps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text help with brief check-ins, journaling-like exchanges, or skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and story-focused. She listens for themes in a person’s life and uses straightforward tools to test new ways of thinking and acting.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with individuals on a range of stressors and life transitions.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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