- Focus on men's wellbeing
- Experience with addictions
- Trauma-informed care
About Carri
Carri McClellan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. She emphasizes clear, practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and relationship struggles. Carri aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable so people can start feeling steadier and more in control.
She brings 16 years of counseling experience in substance use and trauma work. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Tennessee. Carri uses tools that match the issue at hand, from skills work to trauma processing.
Sessions center on the person's goals and real-life needs. She works alongside each person to identify steps that fit their values and routines. Expect a mix of goal-focused skill building and space to talk through painful experiences.
Carri draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, EMDR for trauma work, and mindfulness practices when helpful. She respects different recovery paths and can support both harm reduction and abstinence-based goals for substance use concerns.
Her practice is grounded in listening and practical problem solving. People often leave sessions with concrete tools to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and handle difficult emotions. Carri practices in Tennessee and uses her clinical background to tailor care to each person’s situation.
How these approaches can translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It means the therapist follows your lead, reflects what you say, and helps you set goals that fit your life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, builds emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that are useful for managing strong feelings and relationship problems.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that better matches your schedule. They also let people use practices like mindfulness and skills coaching in a familiar setting, which can help apply new strategies directly to daily life.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Washington, Oregon, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and body image issues, parenting stress, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?
The practice is client-centered and collaborative, blending practical skill building with time to process difficult experiences. Sessions focus on your goals and use methods that match those goals.
How much experience does the clinician have?
The clinician has 16 years of experience working primarily in substance use treatment and trauma-informed care.
What credentials and region are listed?
Carri holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.