Carla McKenney , LPC

Carla McKenney is an LPC who focuses on helping people find steadiness during big life changes. She supports those coping with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges related to ADHD. Her approach speaks to people looking for practical skills and clearer direction.

Carla listens first and then helps clients set small, manageable goals. Sessions often include talking through current struggles and practicing skills to reduce anxiety and manage anger. She also helps people sort out communication problems and issues around self-worth and life purpose.

Her work draws on client-centered care and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques help keep sessions action-oriented and tied to the client's priorities. Together these approaches support steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Carla has ten years of experience as a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina. That background informs a calm, steady style that aims to meet people where they are. Many clients find the mix of listening and practical tools helpful when they need to make real changes.

People often come to her to address women's issues, young adult concerns, abandonment wounds, or to sharpen communication skills. Her practice centers on helping each person build more self-love, clearer goals, and better everyday coping.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so clients can explore feelings and choose their own next steps. This approach helps when someone needs a non-judgmental space to make sense of changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Sessions use practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, stress, and managing mood or attention-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what fits the client's needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape an approach that feels useful and doable.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face to face while staying in their own environment. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer writing to talking. These flexible formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep momentum between appointments.