Carla Turrentine
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, whether stemming from romantic partnerships, grief or traumatic incidents. I earned my Masters degree from the University of Tennessee in 2008.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, whether stemming from romantic partnerships, grief or traumatic incidents.
I have worked in various settings, including community mental health centers, and have managed several programs related to family dynamics and abuse. I am a veteran with over 10 years of active duty service. My extensive experience has equipped me with the tools to guide clients through their healing journey.
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then we can dive into the specific challenges that brought you to therapy. You are also able to ask any questions that you have in order to understand more about the process. This will help me to get to know more about you and create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
Strengths
I have developed compassion, understanding, and training to assist you with identifying the root cause of your challenges and creating a tailored plan that leads to measurable progress. Curiosity and compassion are what drive my relationships in therapy.
Ideal clients
As a licensed therapist with a passion for helping individuals heal from trauma, I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and achieve lasting change.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors in order to improve mental health and well-being. In practice, CBT involves a collaborative process between the therapist and the client. The therapist helps the client recognize and challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, and encourages them to develop more positive and adaptive ways of thinking. This often involves setting goals, practicing new skills, and implementing coping strategies to manage difficult emotions and situations. CBT is effective in treating a variety of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and phobias, and is typically conducted over a set number of sessions, with the aim of empowering the client to become their own therapist in the long run.
EMDR
EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a psychotherapy approach used to treat individuals who have experienced trauma or distressing life events. During EMDR therapy, the therapist helps the client process traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation, which can involve either eye movements, taps, or sounds. The client is guided to recall distressing memories while focusing on the bilateral stimulation, which helps reduce the emotional intensity and reprocess the memory in a more adaptive way. Through this process, EMDR aims to help individuals desensitize to traumatic memories, develop more adaptive coping mechanisms, and ultimately reduce the emotional distress associated with the traumatic event. EMDR is often used in conjunction with other therapeutic techniques and has been found to be effective in treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, phobias, and other trauma-related disorders.
Location
Virtual sessions