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Carri McClellan

Carri McClellan, LPC, LPC-MHSP

Therapist in Tennessee

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

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  • Depression support
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Skill-based tools

About Carri

Carri McClellan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addiction, and relationship strain. She aims to make sessions practical and straightforward so families and individuals can find workable steps forward.

Carri blends practical talking with hands-on tools. She listens first, then helps clients set small, doable goals. Sessions often include skill practice for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and coping with life changes.

Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and long experience in substance use treatment. Carri uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy depending on each person’s needs. She also brings trauma-informed care and mindfulness techniques into the work when helpful.

Carri is comfortable supporting recovery in both harm reduction and abstinence frameworks. She focuses on the whole person and on practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Her style is steady, direct, and compassionate.

People who choose her often want clear strategies for mood, coping skills for anxiety, or help navigating grief and life transitions. To begin, she guides clients to set goals and track small changes over time.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgement and meeting them where they are. It helps people feel heard and supported while they decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for depression and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can help with intense emotions and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines and then suggest which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, cut down travel time, and support shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their usual environment and return to sessions with real examples to discuss. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to suit your needs and schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She helps people with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to parenting, career changes, and chronic illness.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then works with clients to set goals and practice skills that reduce distress.

How much experience does she have?

She has 16 years of clinical experience, including a primary background in substance use treatment and work with trauma and related concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials and practices from Tennessee.

Which languages are offered and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are being offered at this time.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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