Licensed to practice in Texas and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Women's Issues and 7 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi, I'm Karlie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, and personal growth concerns. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, supported, and empowered to explore challenges, build coping skills, and create meaningful change in your life. I believe that while our past experiences shape us, they do not define our future. Together, we can work toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and emotional well-being. My professional background includes experience in Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) settings, providing care to individuals facing a variety of mental health concerns. I am committed to helping clients navigate life's challenges and move toward their goals with confidence and support.
During our first session, you can expect a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where we can begin getting to know one another. We'll discuss what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, relevant personal history, and what you hope to gain from the therapeutic process. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, heard, and understood while we work together to identify your strengths, explore challenges, and develop goals that align with your needs and values. The first session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and determine whether I am the right fit for your therapeutic journey. Together, we'll begin building a foundation for meaningful growth, healing, and lasting positive change.
I bring warmth, compassion, and authenticity to each session while creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship and working collaboratively to help clients gain insight, develop practical coping skills, and navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. My strengths include helping clients identify their existing strengths, increase self-awareness, process difficult emotions, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels comfortable and achievable.
My ideal clients are adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. They may feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, experience persistent worry or self-doubt, or want a safe space to understand themselves better. I enjoy working with individuals who are ready to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and openness. Together, we'll create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can process what you're going through, gain insight into your patterns, develop healthy coping skills, and build a stronger sense of self. Whether you're navigating a difficult life transition or seeking personal growth, I am here to help you move toward greater balance, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and actions influence one another. Together, we'll identify patterns that may be contributing to stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties and develop practical strategies to create healthier, more balanced ways of thinking and responding to life's challenges. My goal is to help you gain tools that lead to lasting change both in and outside of therapy.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on helping people manage intense emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and stay present in the moment. Many of us were never taught how to effectively handle overwhelming feelings or navigate difficult situations, and DBT provides practical skills to do just that. I use (DBT) to help clients develop practical skills for managing emotions, coping with stress, improving relationships, and navigating difficult situations. Together, we'll focus on building healthier coping strategies, increasing self-awareness, and creating lasting changes that support your overall well-being.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients stop getting stuck in difficult thoughts and emotions and instead focus on living a life that aligns with their values. Together, we'll build skills to handle challenges more effectively while taking meaningful steps toward the things that matter most to you.
Strength-Based
I use a strength-based approach, which means I focus on helping you recognize and build upon the strengths, skills, and resilience you already possess. Together, we'll use those strengths to navigate challenges, foster personal growth, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative approach that helps you explore your own reasons for change in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Rather than telling you what you should do, I help you identify what matters most to you, work through uncertainty, and build confidence in your ability to make meaningful changes. I use Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore their goals, strengthen motivation, and overcome barriers to change. Together, we'll identify what matters most to you and build confidence in your ability to make meaningful, lasting changes in your life.