Carvan Walker, LPC

Carvan Lorraine Carter Walker, Ed.S, MS, LPC, BC-TMH practices in Meridian, Mississippi and brings an extensive background in counseling and social work to her therapeutic work. Her Ed.S is an Education Specialist Degree in Counseling, an advanced graduate credential focused on counseling practice and leadership, and her MS is a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and maintains licensure in the State of Mississippi as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Social Worker. Her BC-TMH designation indicates board certification in tele-mental health, reflecting specialized training in delivering therapy remotely.

Across nearly two decades in the mental health field, she has worked with people facing substance use and abuse, adolescent concerns, school-related challenges, adult and elder issues, and marriage and couples concerns. That breadth of experience informs a practical, strengths-based approach that centers on real-life problems and achievable change.

Carvan Walker practices from a solution-focused and humanistic orientation and incorporates narrative practice as a key tool in sessions. She helps clients name their values and skills, reframe difficult experiences, and identify patterns that support growth. In therapy she emphasizes developing a reliable mental health toolbox - concrete skills and strategies that transform painful experiences into learning steps toward clients' goals. Throughout this process she serves as a guide, collaborating with each person to clarify challenges and map out possible pathways to resolution.