Sloane Carlson
I'm Sloane Carlson, an LPC and LMHC with over 15 years in the field. I help adults heal from narcissistic abuse, anxious attachment, low self-worth, and old relational trauma.
I work especially well with people who struggle with codependency, anxious attachment, people-pleasing, or staying in relationships that don’t feel safe or reciprocal.
We work to rebuild self-trust, set firm boundaries, and help you feel safe, whole, and truly worthy of so much more.
First session
Your first session is a space to talk about what has been on you, a bond that hurts, old patterns you cannot stop, or just a sense that something must change but you do not know where to start. We will talk it all through, and go over what working together may look like, with no pressure at all now.
Strengths
I help clients see why they keep repeating old patterns, then I help them change for good. I work well with anxious attachment, low self-worth, codependency, and toxic, one-sided, unsafe relationships. I use CBT, REBT, & Narrative Therapy to help rebuild trust and set firm limits that hold up well.
Ideal clients
My clients face anxious ties, narcissistic abuse, or past hurt. Many spent years trying to please, lost trust in self, or gave up who they are to stay in a bond that felt unsafe. So they want to feel safe, set firm limits, trust self more, and let go of old ways to feel whole and free once more now.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We'll start by spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, like catastrophizing, black-and-white thinking, or jumping to conclusions. Once we name them, we'll challenge them together, looking at the evidence and finding a more balanced view. For example, "I always fail" becomes "I've faced challenges before, and I can learn from them."
Compassion Focused
We'll start by exploring how you talk to yourself, especially when you're struggling or made a mistake. The goal is shifting that inner voice from harsh and judgmental to compassionate, the way you'd treat a close friend. Understanding how the brain processes self-criticism versus self-compassion helps break the cycle of self-blame for good.
Attachment-based
In my practice, Attachment-Based Therapy explores how your early relationships shaped how you connect with others today. If you experienced neglect, inconsistent care, or emotional disconnection, those wounds can affect your ability to trust and feel secure now. We'll identify them and work toward healing.
Narrative
Narrative Therapy helps you separate your identity from your problems, you are not "the anxious person" or "the failure," you're a person experiencing anxiety or setbacks. We'll explore the stories you've been telling about yourself, question where they came from, and start rewriting ones that actually reflect who you are and who you want to become.
Location
Virtual sessions