- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness tools
About Carri
Carri McClellan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LPC-MHSP with 16 years of experience working in Tennessee. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes. She also addresses intimacy-related struggles, self-esteem, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
Carri uses practical tools in sessions and keeps conversations straightforward. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and practice different ways of responding. Mindfulness strategies are offered when helpful to support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity.
Her background includes substantial work in substance use treatment, where she has supported people using both harm-reduction and abstinence-based approaches. That experience informs how she talks about cravings, relapse, and building routines that support recovery and daily functioning. She also works with attachment and abandonment concerns as they relate to adult relationships.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and practical skills. People who come to her often want help changing patterns that began in the family they grew up in, improving communication, or managing strong emotions.
Carri earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Tennessee. She provides services in English and practices in Tennessee. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's concerns in a respectful way. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood while deciding what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Working remotely also lets people use practices learned in session within their everyday routines, such as applying coping skills during a stressful workday or practicing communication techniques between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and related areas such as intimacy, eating concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style?
She uses a practical, goal-oriented approach that emphasizes skill building and clear steps clients can practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience, including substantial work in substance use treatment.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials and provides services in Tennessee.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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