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Carla Harper, LPC

Relationship-focused Licensed Professional Counselor
  • CBT and solution-focused methods
  • Experience with adolescents and families
  • Trauma and mood disorders

About Carla Harper

Carla Harper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a credential that indicates professional licensure to provide counseling. She brings a broad base of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, focusing on mood and anxiety disorders, bipolar conditions, and individuals on the Asperger/Autism spectrum.

Carla approaches mental health from a holistic standpoint, attending to the roles of mind, body, and spirit as components of healthy living. She is a relationships-based counselor who relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy as primary models for treatment, helping clients develop concrete skills to manage everyday challenges.

She has considerable experience supporting adolescents who have endured physical or sexual abuse, varying degrees of trauma, dysfunctional family systems, and physical disabilities. Her work also addresses teen social issues, divorce and separation, couples concerns, and self-harm.

Across her practice, Carla emphasizes establishing a respectful therapeutic connection that fosters honesty and growth, guiding clients toward clearer understanding of their needs and practical strategies for moving forward.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carla Harper have?

Carla Harper has 9 years of experience.

Is Carla Harper a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor). License details: CT LPC 002703.

In which languages does Carla Harper provide therapy?

Carla Harper provides therapy in English.

Where is Carla Harper located?

Carla Harper is located in Connecticut.

How can I work with Carla Harper as my therapist?

You can work with Carla Harper through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carla Harper work with international clients?

Yes, Carla Harper works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carla Harper cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can make a meaningful difference. For most common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with licensed professionals in the format that best fits their needs and schedule, choosing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to fit sessions into busy lives.

Licensed professionals and therapists offering remote services can often be changed if a different fit is needed, giving people control over finding the therapeutic relationship that works best for them.

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