- collaborative approach
- practical skills
- emotion focused
About Carolyn
Carolyn Johnson Fields is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She brings five years of counseling experience and a steady, practical approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction, and similar challenges.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from LeTourneau University. Carolyn says counseling is a collaborative process. She aims to meet each person where they are and shape work around individual needs and personality.
In sessions she helps people talk through everyday problems and bigger life shifts. That includes coping with depression, panic, parenting strain, career decisions, sleep trouble, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, codependency, attachment questions, and family of origin issues.
Her usual clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Therapy, with skills and perspectives drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Carolyn focuses on practical steps, emotion awareness, and clearer communication rather than technical language.
Carolyn encourages openness and a willingness to try things differently. She invites prospective clients to talk about goals and expectations so they can shape a plan together. If you want to explore how counseling might fit into your life, she asks that you start by sharing what matters most to you.
She provides services in English and practices in Texas as an LPC.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from LeTourneau University. Carolyn says counseling is a collaborative process. She aims to meet each person where they are and shape work around individual needs and personality.
In sessions she helps people talk through everyday problems and bigger life shifts. That includes coping with depression, panic, parenting strain, career decisions, sleep trouble, and intimacy-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, codependency, attachment questions, and family of origin issues.
Her usual clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Existential Therapy, with skills and perspectives drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Carolyn focuses on practical steps, emotion awareness, and clearer communication rather than technical language.
Carolyn encourages openness and a willingness to try things differently. She invites prospective clients to talk about goals and expectations so they can shape a plan together. If you want to explore how counseling might fit into your life, she asks that you start by sharing what matters most to you.
She provides services in English and practices in Texas as an LPC.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Carolyn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) in ways that fit everyday life. CBT breaks problems into thinking and behavior patterns, then looks for small changes that reduce distress and improve daily routines. EFT focuses on emotions and how they shape relationships and closeness, helping people name feelings and change interaction patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carolyn will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills, deeper emotional work, or a mix of approaches over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or reduce commute time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life challenges into session for immediate discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting and many life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps, emotion awareness, and communication skills tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of counseling experience supporting people with varied concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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