She’s kind, caring, and direct. She helps bring to light what I am not ready to look at in a gentle way.
Dr. Carla Barnes, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Carla is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Carla. View 53 reviews
- Great news, Carla is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas
Recent reviews
Dr. Barnes has been a God-send during a very difficult season of compounded loss in my life. She has assisted me in not only opening up and expressing myself but also in learning from and letting go of loss and grief. Her words are powerful and her suggestions have been taken to heart. I have learned from her and I am grateful to have found a therapist who listens to me, motivates me, and pushes me to move through and beyond this season of grief. I recommend Dr. Barnes without reserve and rate her at the highest level there is.
More about Carla
- 9 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I started my career as an educator over 25 years ago. I work as a mental health professional and a professional school counselor. I strongly believe self-care, mental health, nutrition, and wellness are instrumental in our quality of life. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and certified school teacher, my qualifications include a master of science in nutrition and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification. I advocate for healthy living using a holistic approach to physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Dr. Carla Barnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497375125.
- LPC · Texas · 82736 · Renews October 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Dr. Carla Barnes
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She’s kind, caring, and direct. She helps bring to light what I am not ready to look at in a gentle way.
Dr. Barnes has been a God-send during a very difficult season of compounded loss in my life. She has assisted me in not only opening up and expressing myself but also in learning from and letting go of loss and grief. Her words are powerful and her suggestions have been taken to heart. I have learned from her and I am grateful to have found a therapist who listens to me, motivates me, and pushes me to move through and beyond this season of grief. I recommend Dr. Barnes without reserve and rate her at the highest level there is.
Dr. Barnes is excellent! Not only is she incredible at what she does, but she is passionate about her clients and their situations and feelings. I am understood, heard, and she pushes me to think beyond what I'm stuck in currently. She listens and offers advice and truth when needed. She is simply the best!
She has been very helpful in hearing me out and as if I'm speaking to a friend. She seems to really try to address my concerns with her education and knowledge. It's just been a short while of therapy but I had skills to help my anxiety on our first visit.
Dr. Barnes is a warm and open person. She is a good listener and discerns what is behind my current issues. I recommend her.
Best therapist I could have asked for. Attentive, great advice, committed to my mental health. Love, love, love Carla!
Very calm, patient and talks in a calming sound. Encouraging and supportive 10/10
Dr. Barnes is easily the best therapist I have spoken with. She gives me real tools I can be proactive with and apply to daily life. She is patient, empathetic, and manages to be direct in the best types of ways. I could go on and on about how highly I think of her, I mean that so sincerely. She is a breath of fresh air. Thank you Dr. Barnes.
Just excellent.
Dr. Barnes is the absolute best at what she does. Helped me through so much :)!
I am very grateful for all of the support from Dr Barnes, she was an excellent listener and gave me the space i needed to explore my concerns.
Dr Barnes is amazing. She feels like I’m talking to a really smart friend and that’s the vibe I wanted from a therapist.
Dr. Barnes is an absolutely outstanding therapist . I have made incredible progress addressing issues I once thought insurmountable thanks to her skill and expertise.
Dr, Barnes is the best
Dr. Barnes is a great therapist
Dr. Barnes is an amazing therapist and I am lucky to have been matched with them. Their style of therapy and expertise has made this difficult time in my life much more manageable.
Dr. Barnes is one of a kind, she is the perfect therapist and allows a person to reflect and make real and tangible changes for a better and happier life. She is honest and always knows how to tell you the truth you need to hear and the real aspect of your issue. I highly recommend Dr. Barnes and will forever be grateful for the way she's helping me!
Dr Barnes has been wonderful and I am grateful to have her support and guidance.
Dr. Barnes is attentive, intuitive, respectful and overall an amazing person and doctor. I greatly value her and how much help she has given me.
Very helpful, thank you very much
Very helpful and very kind. I enjoyed working witg Dr. Barnes.
Listens and explains simple ways to change your thinking.
Working with Dr. Barnes has been amazing! I have done EMDR with her, which has helped me so much with past trauma. It really helped the healing move more quickly. She is so professional, patient and insightful!
Appreciative for all the help. Excellent advice and great listener. Really helped me.
Dr. Barnes is amazing, she listens, cares, and will really help you work through your deepest struggles.
Dr Barnes is patient, understanding and explains well to me about my concerns. She is someone I look forward to meeting weekly as I always felt better talking to her. She validates my feelings and puts me on the right track!
Dr. Barnes is an extremely skilled therapist who has been very helpful and supportive. She always leads our session toward an important revelation that positively impacts any issue I am working to resolve. No matter how overwhelming or difficult the challenge is to me - Dr. Barnes finds a way to help me focus more clearly and break the problem down so that I end each session with a plan for moving forward.
Very friendly, personable & great to talk with.
After switching therapists multiple times, I am so grateful for finding Dr. Barnes! She was very helpful and insightful from the very first session. She is honestly one of the best and she manages to instantly make a person feel better and offers a different perspective to your situation. A great listener, an empathetic attitude, and a wisdom that makes a difference!
She is awesome!
Carla is level headed, so clear and direct. Really helps with understanding your situation and provides such a safe atmosphere to speak and feel heard.
I like her very much and appreciate her a lot
I look forward to my sessions with Carla every week. She has helped me work through so much, and has always helped with telling me the things that I need to hear. She’s patient, kind, and most importantly, honest with her interactions. After most of my sessions with Carla, I always find myself feeling better than when I first started. We’ve successfully been able to track progress with my mental health and well-being since we’ve started, and I’m very grateful to have found a therapist that I can really connect and grow with.
Dr. Barnes is great. Very helpful
Dr Barnes has been great so far, I feel very connected to her and am able to open up about a multitude of issues.
Since I've had mostly 2 video sessions with her & ample written messages response its still bit early to state opinion but soo faar shes very responsive, empathic listener , kind, injects her sense of humor & we're gradually working towards developing strategies for coping mechanism for my case so we're reqching there ste by step Shes a good honest therapist
Dr. Barnes saved my life. I was full of anger and hatred and Dr. Barnes taught me self love
Dr. Barnes has been nothing shy of god sent. Her expertise in therapy shows in all the things she says. She has this subtle way of making you rethink your issues while giving you the confidence to solve them yourself. She is genuine and you can tell she loves to help people. At no point have I felt the Dr. Barnes did not care about my issues, I feel she goes to every extent to make sure I end our sessions in a better state than when we started. Thank you Dr. Barnes
Dr. Barnes has helped me move forward in just a few months. I feel that she understands me and helps me feel empowered to make personal changes that benefit my wellbeing.
Thank you so much for caring and supporting me through my difficult time.
My therapist listens to my concerns and helps me to process my feelings in a healthy way. She really seems to care about me. I am greatful to have found her!
Dr. Barnes is able to maintain a familiarity that makes you feel heard. She also always explains her reasoning which helps if you are someone who appreciates central information rather than peripheral fluff. She’s an intellectual.
Dr. Barnes is so lovely, very happy to have her in my life. She listens & has a very sharp sense of observation so I feel seen.
I’ve met with Dr Barnes twice. She does listen to my challenges and gives feedback to solutions
Dr. Barnes definitely helped me realize who I am and accepting who I am. She has helped me throughout this process of improving myself. She had given me tools to put in my back pocket in case a situation arises and how I could handle a situation better. Very non-judgemental approach and a great listener. I knew she was the right person to help me from the very first session we had. Dr. Barnes actually cares and I felt heard.
I've only met with Dr. Barnes a couple of times but we have had an immediate click. I feel like I can talk to her like a long lost friend that is saying, hey, wait a minute, I think you might.....She has been a breath of fresh air.
She is such a sweet woman and takes her time! You can tell she really loves her job and cares for her patients! Very accepting and understanding!
While working with Dr. Barnes I felt comfortable and heard. Her feedback has helped me in my process, I'm feeling confident in my ability and how far I have come as an individual. She has been non judgmental and has put my issues into a perspective that I am able to process. I would strongly recommend working with her through ones journey.
She is a nice person and a good listener. This has been my second session and I felt comfortable sharing details about my week with her. I’m looking forward to the next session.
Excellent listener and very perceptive person, has given me several good ideas and has a fresh perspective
Dr Barnes is a compassionate person and listens to you very well
Dr Barnes is very understanding and helpful.
I have had two sessions however right away I felt strongly that Dr. Barnes is right for me.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Carla Barnes offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Carla Barnes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Carla Barnes speak?
Dr. Carla Barnes speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Carla Barnes have?
Dr. Carla Barnes has 9 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Carla Barnes licensed to practice?
Dr. Carla Barnes is licensed to practice in Texas.
Does Dr. Carla Barnes accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Dr. Carla Barnes accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Dr. Carla Barnes accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Carla Barnes accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Carla Barnes offer?
Dr. Carla Barnes offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Dr. Carla Barnes?
Dr. Carla Barnes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
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