- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Carla
Carla Dumas is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 31 years of professional experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting concerns, and depression. She also supports those coping with trauma, sleep difficulties, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and life changes.
Carla works from a belief that clients know their stories best and bring strengths into each session. She uses clear conversations to identify what matters most and to set practical steps forward. Sessions focus on naming emotions, noticing patterns, and practicing small changes that fit everyday life.
Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and how feelings shape relationship patterns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people understand thoughts and behavior and to try new ways of responding. Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused methods guide brief goal work and handling difficult memories when these are needed.
Carla keeps language straightforward and uses short-term goals alongside deeper work when appropriate. She helps people talk through problems and try concrete skills between sessions. Her style is practical and conversational, with attention to both feelings and actions.
Carla practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. People considering work with her are encouraged to review session options and complete the intake steps before scheduling a first meeting.
Approaches in remote sessions and how they help
Carla uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name difficult emotions and see how those feelings affect relationship patterns. EFT often focuses on identifying core feelings and how they show up in interactions and personal responses.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's perspective and encourages self-directed reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work too, offering clear techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to manage anxiety or low mood.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Carla will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is made together and can change as progress is made.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about the specific session formats offered so you can pick what best fits your schedule and circumstances.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting, depression, trauma and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She emphasizes emotions, strengths, and small steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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