- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and EFT methods
About Carla
Carla Dumas is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 31 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and parenting challenges. She also supports people facing depression, sleep problems, anger, bipolar-related concerns, and ADHD. Carla lists family of origin issues among her focus areas and can help people notice how early patterns still affect current life.
Carla works in a straightforward, person-focused way. She treats each session as a chance to talk through what is happening now and how past family roles or expectations might be shaping choices. Sessions tend to center on the client’s own observations and strengths, with practical steps to test new ways of coping.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. That mix means she can balance listening with specific tools for mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns. She aims to help people spot patterns and try different responses over time.
Carla’s background includes decades of direct clinical work in Illinois settings. Over the years she has helped people navigate life changes, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and multicultural concerns. She also brings experience addressing domestic violence, personality disorders, and prejudice-related stress.
People who choose Carla typically want clear conversations about how family history shapes current problems. She helps identify practical steps and supports people as they try new approaches in everyday life.
Approaches used and how online sessions can fit
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client finds most important. It helps people clarify their own goals and use their strengths to handle recurring problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with emotional responses that influence relationships and personal patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carla will discuss these methods with the client and together decide which fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preference. That collaborative decision may shift over time as new issues come up or progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online or in-person formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match a client’s schedule and day-to-day demands, and Carla will help arrange a session rhythm that works with everyday life.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting struggles, depression, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related topics such as blended family issues and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Carla uses a person-focused style that combines listening with practical tools. Sessions include talking through current problems and experimenting with new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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