- 16 years experience
- Client-centered approach
- Trauma and addiction focus
About Carri
Carri McClellan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and the strain of health-related life changes. She brings 16 years of clinical experience and an approachable style that focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Carri offers care in Tennessee and works in ways that respect each person's pace and choices.
She uses therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Those methods are combined with a client-centered stance that starts with listening and understanding what matters most to the person sitting across from her.
Carri trained at Pacific University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Tennessee. Her background includes long experience in substance use treatment, and she works within both harm reduction and abstinence frameworks depending on a client's needs.
In sessions she focuses on setting clear, achievable goals, teaching concrete skills, and helping people navigate grief, relationship challenges, and chronic illness or pain. She supports people working through parenting stress, caregiver strain, body image and eating concerns, and changes in work or life roles.
People who choose Carri can expect a steady, respectful clinician who prioritizes collaboration. She helps clients identify priorities, try new strategies, and track progress one step at a time.
She uses therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Those methods are combined with a client-centered stance that starts with listening and understanding what matters most to the person sitting across from her.
Carri trained at Pacific University, where she earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Tennessee. Her background includes long experience in substance use treatment, and she works within both harm reduction and abstinence frameworks depending on a client's needs.
In sessions she focuses on setting clear, achievable goals, teaching concrete skills, and helping people navigate grief, relationship challenges, and chronic illness or pain. She supports people working through parenting stress, caregiver strain, body image and eating concerns, and changes in work or life roles.
People who choose Carri can expect a steady, respectful clinician who prioritizes collaboration. She helps clients identify priorities, try new strategies, and track progress one step at a time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Washington, Oregon, Tennessee
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches used in online care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and tailoring sessions to each person's goals. This approach focuses on empathy and collaboration so clients guide the pace and focus of their work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills that can help with intense emotions and relationship problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about symptoms, goals, and preferences, then suggest a path that combines methods as needed. Decisions are made together and adjusted over time based on what helps.
Confirm the online session formats offered before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue consistent care during life transitions while focusing on practical tools and skill-building.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carri frequently address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and body image concerns, parenting and caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and related challenges.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her work is grounded in a client-centered approach that combines practical skills and collaborative goal setting. She blends evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience, with a primary background in substance use treatment and extensive work with trauma and related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.