FindADHDTherapists

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

LPC

Trudi Carlson, LPC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
View booking options

Check the available next steps for working with Trudi online.

About Trudi

Trudi Carlson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri who brings 17 years of clinical experience to her independent practice.

Background and approach

She blends person-centered care with solution-focused strategies and cognitive-behavioral techniques, creating a collaborative environment meant to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting challenges, ADHD, and stress. Her style is described as warm, interactive, and informal, with an emphasis on empathy and respectful listening.

Carlson has worked with a wide range of issues including grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, anger, and life transitions, and she also focuses on areas like autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and communication problems.

She uses mindfulness-informed methods alongside DBT and CBT tools to help clients develop coping skills, build self-awareness, and create practical steps toward change. Based in Missouri, Carlson aims to support clients through life challenges with patience and a steady, strengths-based approach.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Trudi Carlson draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-informed methods to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to improve daily functioning. Mindfulness-informed practice cultivates present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that can help with emotional regulation, coping with life changes, and managing impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions, then adapt methods as progress is made so the approach fits each person’s needs and circumstances.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to create flexible options for engaging in therapy. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to maintain continuity of care when schedules are busy, while allowing therapists to use the same CBT, DBT-informed, and mindfulness techniques effectively in virtual settings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is warm, interactive, and informal, combining client-centered listening with solution-focused strategies and skills from CBT and DBT to help clients set goals and build coping tools.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Missouri-licensed professional counselor with 17 years of experience working in independent practice and with diverse presenting concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed to practice?
The clinician is licensed in Missouri as an LPC with the license number MO LPC 2008029872 and practices from that state.
Does she provide therapy in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling options.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English

What Trudi can help with

Trudi Carlson works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, depression, and ADHD.

Trudi works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Trudi approaches therapy

Trudi's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Trudi is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 17 years of clinical experience.