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Carmen Garrison, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Carmen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Carmen. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Pennsylvania

Recent reviews

I have been through several therapists, but none have been as effective as Carmen. After our first session, I felt so understood and in the sessions since, I have only continued to feel heard and uplifted. I have felt real change in my life since starting sessions with Carmen

Reviewed May 2024

Carmen has a strong ability to listen and reflect back what you are experiencing, which is helpful to feel understood, seen, and hear back what you are experiencing. She remembers small details from the past and keeps your goals in mind. She is able to remain objective and supportive when you are experiencing difficult internal conflicts that even yourself may not be proud of.

Reviewed December 2023

More about Carmen

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

My philosophy is that positive change is possible for everyone. I believe that achieving wellness is a journey, and I am dedicated to helping others along their path. Using a compassionate, person-centered style; I work collaboratively with my clients. My holistic approach to wellness focuses on all areas of wellness; mind, body and soul. Finding balance gives us the strength to face challenges in our lives. Through counseling, hope can be restored. In my nine years of working with individuals and families, I have seen an immense amount of resiliency and hope. "Once you choose hope, anything is possible"

Together we will work on setting realistic, meaningful goals that you can maintain and build upon. I help my clients to be the healthiest and happiest version of themselves.

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I have a master's degree in clinical and counseling psychology from Chestnut Hill College and have experience in both community based mental health and in private practice. I am committed to providing quality counseling services. Using innovative techniques, I work with my clients to reach their goals.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD Body image Control issues Emptiness Gender dysphoria Life purpose Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Carmen Garrison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881002624.

  • LPC · Pennsylvania · PC007689 · Expires February 2025

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 Carmen Garrison

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

27 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Wonderful Easy Recommend Support Supportive Understanding Easy to talk Encouraging Guidance

I have been through several therapists, but none have been as effective as Carmen. After our first session, I felt so understood and in the sessions since, I have only continued to feel heard and uplifted. I have felt real change in my life since starting sessions with Carmen

Reviewed May 2024

Carmen has a strong ability to listen and reflect back what you are experiencing, which is helpful to feel understood, seen, and hear back what you are experiencing. She remembers small details from the past and keeps your goals in mind. She is able to remain objective and supportive when you are experiencing difficult internal conflicts that even yourself may not be proud of.

Reviewed December 2023

Shes the best

Reviewed January 2023

Great therapist

Reviewed July 2022

Great therapist

Reviewed February 2022

Shes great

Reviewed November 2021

Carmen has been a great counselor. She has helped me to think positive in times of stress. Gives me feedback each week on how to move forward. Checks in on me frequently to see how I am doing. Carmen goes above and beyond to show she cares. Very empathetic and professional. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great counselor.

Reviewed September 2021

I have been working with Carmen for over a year now. Traditional therapy never worked for me and was always outrageously expensive. This allows me to discuss what’s truly going on from the peace and quiet of my own home. Carmen is super flexible and absolutely hands down best therapist I have ever met.

Reviewed August 2021

I really enjoy Carmens affirming tone and validating voice. She listens to me clearly, gives great objective insight and validates my opinions and feelings in a way that helps me to do it on my own as well.

Reviewed February 2021

Carmen is magnificent.

Reviewed December 2020

Carmen has been a great help. I’ve struggled with transitioning from the military to civilian life. She presents multiple coping tools giving me the opportunity and freedom to use what works best for me. She then works with me to expand on why I need the skill. PTSD is a terrifying condition. With Carmen’s help she is helping to guide me on the long road to recovery.

Reviewed August 2020

Carmen has been extremely wonderful and helpful since I started with her. She has always had a listening ear and is in every message encouraging me or offering me help with something. I really appreciate that!

Reviewed May 2020

Carmen has offered honest, clear, and reasonable suggestions for dealing with emotional issues. She has timely responses, and offers rational support during times of struggle. I appreciate her support and guidance greatly and would recommend her to others.

Reviewed April 2020

Carmen is a blessing. She has presented me with alternatives on dealing with a multitude of my mental and emotional health concerns. Many of which are multifaceted. She is down to earth and is very easy to talk to. I look forward to seeing the progress continue.

Reviewed April 2020

I’ve been going through a lot over the past couple of years of my life. Carmen has given me hope and tools in order to achieve control over my life and my mental health. In the short time, Carmen is very understanding and open to my thoughts and concerns. Best decision I could’ve made was getting BetterHelp.

Reviewed April 2020

Carmen is great!

Reviewed April 2020

I’ve only been working with Carmen for a few sessions now, but she is easy to talk to and a great listener. She offers great insight and recommends activities to complete outside of sessions to further address my areas of concern.

Reviewed January 2020

Within moments of my first session, Carmen had me feeling like I made the best decision in contacting her. She is personable and kind, and had me feeling hope for the first time in a long time. I look forward to next session.

Reviewed January 2020

Carmen is understanding, supportive, and provides thoughtful guidance. In working with her over the past few months, I have been able to see noticeable progress in my understanding of my mental health and to make changes to improve how I handle the challenges I face.

Reviewed December 2019

Great response time. Easy to talk to!

Reviewed November 2019

Carmen is wonderful, always very accommodating and pleasant. She helps me work through whatever issues I'm dealing with and doesn't get stuck on one thing if I want to deal with something else that day.

Reviewed August 2019

Carmen has helped provide me with tools that help me better manage my anxieties and insight into reducing my stress and finding balance within the different activities in my life. She is supportive, encouraging, and helps me to see things from a more positive outlook.

Reviewed August 2019

Carmen is wonderful! She has given me techniques that really help. She has great insight and responds amazingly fast. I feel like I have constant care.

Reviewed July 2019

My counselor is amazing and so kind to me

Reviewed June 2019

Carmen has been crucial in my development!

Reviewed June 2019

Carmen seems caring and concerned when offering advice.

Reviewed May 2019

Carmen has been wonderful! I can tell that she’s listening to all of my concerns and addressing them with suggestions and worksheets that are awesome! I am so appreciative of all of the help and support she’s provided in sorting through my feeling, emotions and issues. Carmen is very attentive and reaches out to me to check in. I am very pleased with my experience and would highly recommend both BetterHelp and Carmen to anyone!

Reviewed April 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carmen Garrison offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Carmen Garrison 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 Carmen Garrison speak?

Carmen Garrison speaks English.

How many years of experience does Carmen Garrison have?

Carmen Garrison has 10 years of experience.

Where is Carmen Garrison licensed to practice?

Carmen Garrison is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.

Does Carmen Garrison accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Carmen Garrison does not accept 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 Carmen Garrison offer?

Carmen Garrison offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Carmen Garrison?

Carmen Garrison 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.

How do I get started with Carmen Garrison?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.