Carla Thomas, LPC, TX | Psychotherapist

About Carla Thomas

Focus areas

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Depression

Premarital Conflict Resolution

Bipolar Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Women's Issues Therapy

Coping Mechanism Development

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Coaching

Adlerian

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carla Thomas

I?m a Licensed Professional Counselor, U.S. Army Veteran, and hold a Master?s in Counseling from Amberton University. I treat everyone with respect and specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. You must change your mindset to understand?there?s more than one way to view life. I believe everyone can change. You can become better than the way you were the day before. My approach Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you recognize why you think or react a certain way. Everything begins with the mind. The way you think controls your emotions and feelings. Changing your mindset will help you learn new thought processes and different ways to approach life situations. My focus I specialize in behavior concerns, depression, sexual abuse, domestic violence, emotional self-regulation, anger management, anxiety/stress, communication/conflict resolution, trust issues, and post-traumatic stress disorders. My communication style I set a positive, peaceful, nonjudgmental, and respectful atmosphere. I?m warm, caring, and genuine. I care deeply about your well-being. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs. My journey to mental healthcare Teaching others how to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Learning the proper tools and strategies to navigate through their day. Applying positive affirmations and learning self-control of feelings and emotions can change their whole life. My goals for you Identify your challenges and struggles. How does each challenge make you feel emotionally and physiologically? How would you prefer your ideal day to look? Recognize each time old behaviors or habits surface. Practice positive affirmations and strategies every day and throughout the day. Focus on one day at a time. My first session with you Finding the root cause of specific behaviors, concerns, and issues. Have you thought of alternative positive approaches?opposite of how you would normally react? Commit to practicing this new strategy throughout the day.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Houston

Education and training

Amberton University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1366653578

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What practice does Carla Thomas work with?

Carla Thomas works with Rula Health - Houston.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carla Thomas?

Carla Thomas frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Carla Thomas on their profile.