Carla McGehee

Compassionate CBT-informed therapist

LPC Texas

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Carla

Carla McGehee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other evidence-informed methods to address emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

With 13 years of clinical experience that began after graduating from Dallas Baptist University, she has provided intake and ongoing counseling in community mental health settings and independent practice environments. Carla draws on CBT and Dialectical Behavior Therapy concepts to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for emotional regulation.

Her work covers a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, chronic pain, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, parenting stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to the losses that come with change and supports clients in mourning what they leave behind while imagining new possibilities.

Sessions typically run about 45 minutes and progress at the client’s pace, with goals developed collaboratively to focus on the most relevant issues. Carla is open to incorporating a client’s spiritual beliefs when the client consents, using those values as a resource in therapy.

She emphasizes practical, conversational tools and avoids unnecessary probing, aiming for sessions that leave clients feeling more hopeful and capable of moving forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, and can be helpful for people struggling with intense emotions or negative coping patterns. Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings to support stress reduction and improved coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, review which methods might fit best, and adjust techniques as progress is made and needs change. That collaborative planning helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical for the person seeking support.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and preferences. These options make it easier to access ongoing care without needing to travel, and they allow the therapist and client to maintain continuity of work across changing life circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting concerns, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with DBT concepts and practical, conversational tools to break down thinking patterns and teach emotional regulation skills.

What is her clinical experience?

She has 13 years of counseling experience, including intake and ongoing clinical roles in community mental health and work in independent practice settings.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding TX LPC 71823, and provides services while located in Texas.

What languages does she offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English