Dr. Carla Barnes , LPC

Dr. Carla Barnes began her professional journey as an educator more than 25 years ago and has since built a career that bridges school counseling and mental health practice. She works as a mental health professional and a professional school counselor, bringing classroom insight together with clinical training to support individuals across the lifespan.

Dr. Barnes emphasizes the central role of self-care, mental health, nutrition, and overall wellness in everyday quality of life. Her qualifications include licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a state credential for practicing professional counseling - as well as certification as a school teacher. She also holds a Master of Science degree in nutrition and completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Guided by a holistic perspective, Dr. Barnes advocates for balanced approaches to well-being that consider physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. That integrative stance informs the way she partners with people to address life transitions, stress, and personal growth while honoring each person’s individual strengths and goals.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Online

Dr. Barnes uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns - this approach helps people understand connection, trust, and how to strengthen emotional bonds. Client-Centered Therapy is offered in a warm, nonjudgmental way that emphasizes the person’s own goals and self-discovery, supporting growth through empathy and active listening. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms and build coping skills, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Dr. Barnes collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She works together with clients to adjust direction as progress unfolds so that therapy remains practical and personally meaningful.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, support continuity of care during busy times, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.