Carolshene Powell, LCMHC

Carolshene Powell is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 20 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and major life changes. She offers a steady presence and practical help for everyday struggles. Her approach centers on listening first and then building steps that fit each person's life. Her work draws on several therapy styles to match what a person needs. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients set the pace. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. For trauma, she incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and mindfulness practices to reduce intense reactions and build tolerance for memories and feelings. Powell has a long history in substance abuse counseling and crisis intervention, giving her experience with high-stress situations and recovery-focused planning. She tailors sessions to address related concerns like guilt, shame, isolation, and problems with communicating. The focus is on concrete skills such as grounding, emotion regulation, and clearer expression. She works with people across a wide age range and brings particular experience supporting teenagers and women with body-image or eating-related issues. Powell emphasizes collaboration - clients help set goals and choose which strategies to try. Progress is measured in practical changes that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Located in Utah, she speaks English and practices with sensitivity to each person’s background. To start, she guides people through a brief matching process and schedules follow-up work that fits their lives.