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Carla Lee

Compassionate evidence-informed therapy

LMHC Massachusetts

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Carla

Carla Lee is an LMHC based in Massachusetts who brings four years of clinical experience to her work with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar symptoms, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes evidence-informed methods and creates a space where clients can examine their experiences and develop concrete skills to manage mood and stress. Her practice integrates psychological approaches with attention to each person’s spiritual framework when that is important to them.

Carla uses a mix of therapeutic tools to help clients build resilience, improve communication, and address workplace or social anxiety challenges. Her style is collaborative and empathetic, guiding clients through practical strategies for coping as well as reflective exploration of values and meaning.

She helps clients identify goals, practice new ways of responding to difficult emotions, and work toward increased stability and life purpose over time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Carla commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people in clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult feelings are present, which can be useful for life transitions and purpose-driven work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carla works with each person to decide which combination of techniques best fits their goals, needs, and personal preferences, adjusting methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with her is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and daily commitments, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on skills, reflection, and practical coping strategies regardless of location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Carla sees clients for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, mood disorders, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach combines client-centered empathy with structured, evidence-informed methods such as CBT and ACT, focusing on practical skills alongside personal meaning and values.
What is her clinical experience?
She has four years of experience providing therapy and has worked with a range of mood and stress-related concerns during that time.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is licensed as an LMHC with credential details MA LMHC LMHC10005421 and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she provide services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessLife purposeMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English