Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you sign up through our links.

Dr. Carrie Willey

Dr. Carrie Willey, LPCC, LPC

Therapist in Texas

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

Continue with Carrie Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.
  • 36 years experience
  • CBT and DBT approaches
  • Focus on addictions

About Carrie

Dr. Carrie Willey, LPCC, LPC, brings more than three decades of counseling experience to her practice in Texas. She began her career working with residential treatment centers and addiction programs, and she has led intensive workshops for people recovering from trauma. Her background includes work with diverse cultural groups and tribal health services, focusing on addictions and mental health concerns.

Her approach blends practical skills with body-centered work. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people learn new ways of thinking and managing emotions. She also incorporates Somatic Experiencing to address how the body holds stress and trauma.

Clients can expect concrete tools and short assignments between sessions. Dr. Willey focuses on strengths and on reducing unhelpful patterns that get in the way of everyday functioning. She emphasizes active participation so people can see small changes add up.

Her practice addresses a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, eating and food-related issues, relationship and intimacy challenges, anger, self-esteem, and career stress. Additional focuses include body image, codependency, caregiver stress, dissociation, and mood disorders.

Outside of clinical work, she enjoys long-distance bicycling and describes herself as spiritual, honoring many paths. She invites people who want a practical, engaged approach to therapy to reach out and begin the matching process.

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

How these approaches work for online care

Dr. Willey commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors, which can help with depression, anxiety, and mood patterns. DBT emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through concrete techniques like distress tolerance and emotion regulation.

She also brings Somatic Experiencing into sessions to notice how stress shows up in the body and to practice simple body-based exercises that reduce physical tension linked to trauma. These methods can be adapted to conversations and guided exercises during sessions, with homework to practice between meetings.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that fit the person's needs. That process can include swapping approaches if something is not helping.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools and worksheets electronically. Ask about current session options when you start the matching questionnaire to find what will work best for your schedule and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief, as well as relationship and intimacy concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The style is practical and active, using tools, exercises, and short assignments to change thoughts and behaviors between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 36 years of experience and has worked in residential treatment settings and addiction programs, including leadership roles at specialty facilities.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and is based in Texas with past licensure noted in New Mexico and Texas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can clients from other countries work with her?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies by location and the subscription model is used, and the subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the matching process?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.

Dr. Carrie WilleyContinue with Carrie