Carleen Roberts , LSCSW

Carleen Roberts is a Jamaican living in Kansas who practices the art of human connection and compassion. As a social worker and clinician, she brings more than 11 years of professional experience in mental health crisis work, supporting people through intense and often painful moments.

She has worked with clients facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, academic pressures, motivation challenges, struggles with self and body love, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and confidence issues. Her approach centers on treating each person with respect, cultural sensitivity, and warmth, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique needs and circumstances.

Carleen views seeking help as a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life and commits to supporting and empowering people throughout that process. She emphasizes a learning stance in sessions, inviting clients to lead the journey while she offers guidance and tools to help them move toward their goals.

Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Carleen often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead so sessions reflect what matters most to the individual. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and find personal direction.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping challenges by teaching concrete skills that can change how people respond to difficult situations.

Mindfulness therapy is another tool Carleen employs to help clients develop present-moment awareness and calm during stressful periods. Simple mindfulness practices can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation across a range of concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and Carleen collaborates with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. As a licensed professional, she adapts methods over time so therapy remains responsive and effective.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to access therapy in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into daily life.