Precious Wilkerson-Carr , LCSW

Precious Wilkerson-Carr is a licensed clinical social worker in Louisiana with 19 years of experience. She brings steady, practical help to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at helping clients make real changes that fit their daily lives.

She offers an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about hard things. She listens first, then helps people set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on skills you can use between visits so progress continues outside the session room.

Precious often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses trauma-focused methods and other evidence-based techniques when they fit the concern. Together with each person she makes a plan that matches their situation and strengths.

She has worked with many concerns over the years including relationships, parenting, grief, addiction, and issues related to identity such as LGBT matters. She also addresses family stress, abandonment and foster care issues, caregiver strain, and anger or self-esteem struggles.

Clients can expect straightforward feedback, encouragement, and practical exercises. She aims to teach tools for managing emotions, improving communication, and handling setbacks. Precious focuses on helping people build a steadier, more manageable daily life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going, and then practicing new ways of responding. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping skills work.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and try methods that suit your needs. She adjusts tools and pacing based on what is most helpful for you.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging offers flexibility. Video is useful for a fuller session with face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions, share short updates, and get brief support without scheduling a full call. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments.