- Family and parenting focus
- Practical problem solving
- 20 years experience
About Carla
Carla Rodgers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with more than 20 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, family conflict, and anger. Carla approaches each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps that fit daily situations.
She listens for strengths people already have and builds on them. Sessions aim to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings and to try small changes that can ease tension at home. Conversations are straightforward and grounded in real-life problems rather than clinical jargon.
Carla has worked with a wide range of concerns related to family and parenting. Her background includes supporting people dealing with attachment and abandonment wounds, codependency, communication problems, substance use concerns, and mood or impulse difficulties. She also has experience with issues like obsessive-compulsive behaviors and the effects of family of origin problems.
Her approach is collaborative and respectful. Clients set goals and Carla helps shape a plan that matches those goals. She emphasizes clear communication, practical tools, and steady progress over time.
For people who are nervous about beginning therapy, Carla aims to make the first steps manageable. She encourages prospective clients to take the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.
Practical therapy approaches and online options
Carla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to make everyday life easier. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and replacing them with clearer ways to respond to stress and anxiety. This helps with worry, mood challenges, and managing impulsive reactions. Another approach concentrates on improving communication and repairing strained relationships by teaching direct skills for sharing feelings, setting boundaries, and solving problems together.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Carla will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest methods that seem likely to fit. She adapts plans over time if something isn’t working so the work stays relevant to daily life and parenting demands.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it simpler to involve practical homework, communication practice, and real-time problem solving that arise between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting and family problems, and anger. Additional areas include addiction-related concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, and mood or impulse difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Carla works in a direct, collaborative way and uses plain language. She focuses on practical steps and helps people try small changes that fit their everyday lives.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 20 years of professional experience in mental health work. That background includes supporting people with family and parenting challenges as well as related concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
Carla is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Indiana. She practices in that state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin 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.