Therapist profile
Trudi Carlson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Client-centered
- Cognitive behavioral
- Mindfulness skills
About Trudi
Trudi Carlson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and life changes.
She helps people who face ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and issues with self-esteem. Trudi also supports adults navigating career questions, bipolar mood concerns, and the practical stresses of caregiving and blended family life.
Her approach blends client-centered work with solution-focused strategies and cognitive behavioral techniques. She uses mindfulness and some Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people notice patterns, manage strong emotions, and build coping routines.
Sessions are conversational and informal. Trudi listens, asks practical questions, and tries simple exercises that people can use between visits. She often focuses on clearer communication, problem-solving steps, and small behavior changes that reduce daily stress.
Trudi has worked in private practice for many years in Missouri. She integrates methods to address family and parenting concerns, communication problems, codependency, and issues coming from family of origin and divorce. People who need steady, practical guidance for household stresses and caregiving demands may find this style useful.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals for day-to-day life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical steps to change reactions and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for high-intensity feelings.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the process. Trudi will work with the client to decide which approaches fit best for their concerns and goals. That collaborative decision is based on what is happening at home, parenting demands, and daily routines.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Some people prefer video work for face-to-face conversation, while others use phone check-ins for a shorter, lower-bandwidth meeting. The practical aim is to help people bring therapy into their usual life and practice new habits where they live and parent.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, trauma and grief among other issues.
How would she approach my problem?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using solution-focused steps, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices to address day-to-day challenges.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of experience working as a counselor in private practice in Missouri.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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