- Stress and anxiety support
- Collaborative therapy
- Strengths-based approach
About Carolyn
Carolyn Johnson Fields is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She brings five years of counseling experience and a practical focus to sessions. Carolyn aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and other life challenges.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from LeTourneau University. Carolyn describes counseling as a collaborative process and tailors her work to each person’s needs. She emphasizes meeting people where they are and building on strengths.
In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. She also draws on Existential ideas that help people find meaning and make personal choices aligned with their values. These approaches are mixed to fit the problem at hand.
Carolyn has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, parenting stress, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns. She will discuss your goals and plan next steps together.
Her practice language is English and she provides services from Texas. Carolyn asks people to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. She notes her services are not for emergency situations.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from LeTourneau University. Carolyn describes counseling as a collaborative process and tailors her work to each person’s needs. She emphasizes meeting people where they are and building on strengths.
In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. She also draws on Existential ideas that help people find meaning and make personal choices aligned with their values. These approaches are mixed to fit the problem at hand.
Carolyn has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, depression, bipolar concerns, parenting stress, and intimacy-related issues. She also supports people facing communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns. She will discuss your goals and plan next steps together.
Her practice language is English and she provides services from Texas. Carolyn asks people to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. She notes her services are not for emergency situations.
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
How ACT, CBT, and DBT can work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by focusing on what matters most and small steps toward it.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills such as spotting thought patterns, testing beliefs, and changing behaviors that keep problems like anxiety or depression going.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. It can help when strong emotions, anger, or impulsive behaviors cause trouble in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, current stresses, and personal preferences and then recommend or combine methods that seem most helpful. This is a collaborative decision that can change as needs evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and skill practice to an online setting to keep therapy focused and practical.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carolyn address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Carolyn describes counseling as collaborative and tailored to each person. She aims to meet clients where they are and build practical skills alongside personal insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of counseling experience and has worked with people from varied backgrounds on a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.