Carla Harrison, LCPC

Carla Harrison is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Maryland with six years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Carla emphasizes practical steps and steady support when people are ready to make a change.

She believes the client is the expert in their own story and builds on existing strengths. Sessions often center on identifying small, manageable goals and practicing skills that make daily life easier. Carla encourages clear, straightforward conversation and collaborative problem solving.

Her approach is supportive and goal-oriented. She listens for what matters most to the client and helps set a path forward that fits their life. Topics commonly addressed include coping with transitions, rebuilding confidence, managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, and working through trauma-related concerns.

Carla also works on communication difficulties, guilt and shame, finding life purpose, and strengthening self-love. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can try new ways of responding to stress. Progress is paced to the client’s needs and comfort.

If someone is considering therapy, Carla helps them sort out what feels most important and what changes are realistic. She supports clients through planning, practicing new skills, and tracking what helps them feel better over time.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

Carla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on skills training - teaching breathing, grounding, and emotion regulation exercises that help reduce anxiety and manage stress in daily life. Another approach centers on processing trauma-related experiences at a pace the client can handle, helping people make sense of difficult memories and reduce their impact on current functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carla discusses different options with each person, listens to their goals, and adjusts methods over time based on what is most helpful. She aims to match techniques to the client's needs and comfort rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and remove the need to travel. Therapists can guide practice exercises between meetings and help clients build skills that carry into everyday routines.