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Carla Harper, LPC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Carla

Carla Harper is an LPC in Connecticut who supports people facing stress, anxiety, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, and identity concerns such as LGBT issues.

Background and approach

She brings nine years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families, and emphasizes practical skill-building to help clients manage everyday demands and life transitions. Her approach blends relational work with evidence-based techniques; she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods alongside Client-Centered and Mindfulness practices to address both symptoms and patterns in relationships.

Carla frames mental health holistically, attending to mind, body, and spirit while helping clients build coping strategies, communication skills, and emotional awareness. She has particular experience with adolescents who have experienced trauma, abuse, or complex family dynamics, and she adapts interventions to fit each person’s circumstances.

Clients can expect a collaborative, strengths-oriented process focused on establishing a trusting therapeutic connection and developing concrete tools for change. As an LPC (CT LPC 002703), she provides care through multiple online formats to increase access for people in Connecticut and beyond.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carla commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for reducing anxiety, managing mood symptoms, and improving daily functioning. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused and Client-Centered ideas to strengthen relationships and build emotional awareness, focusing on understanding feelings, improving communication, and fostering connection in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work; she partners with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences and adjusts the therapeutic plan as progress unfolds. This helps create a tailored process that combines practical skills with relational exploration.

Online therapy is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier for people with busy lives or limited local options. These options allow clients to access consistent care from Connecticut or other locations while working with a licensed professional who integrates evidence-based techniques and relationship-focused support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Carla works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her work is relationship-focused and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration, emotional awareness, and practical skill development to help clients manage everyday issues and improve connections.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of counseling experience, with notable work supporting children, adolescents, and families through trauma, family difficulties, and mood-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in Connecticut and holds the license CT LPC 002703 as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Does she work with clients in other countries or languages?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she accepts international clients in addition to those located in Connecticut.
What session formats are available?
She offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs and payment handled?
Costs vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English

What Carla can help with

Carla Harper works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.

Carla works with children, adolescents, and families.

Carla works with adolescence who have suffered various types of physical and or sexual abuse, varying degrees of trauma, dysfunctional family systems and physical disabilities.

How Carla approaches therapy

Carla's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Carla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Carla is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Connecticut, with 9 years of clinical experience.