- 20 years experience
- LMHC in Indiana
- Practical coping skills
About Carla
Carla Rodgers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, parenting challenges, and anger. Carla also supports those dealing with addiction and family conflict. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are when they first reach out.
Carla approaches therapy with respect for each person's story and strengths. She believes clients know their lives best and works alongside them rather than directing from above. Sessions focus on identifying manageable steps, strengthening coping skills, and improving communication in everyday situations.
Her work has included helping people address attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, and patterns from family of origin. She has supported people with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and impulsivity. She also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome and with challenges tied to divorce, separation, and domestic violence.
Carla aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space for honest conversation. She prioritizes practical strategies people can try between sessions. That might mean practicing new ways to talk with loved ones, testing a calming routine for panic or anxiety, or planning steps to reduce substance use.
Starting therapy can feel hard, and Carla names that courage. She helps people set clear, realistic goals and tracks progress over time. Her long experience in Indiana gives her familiarity with a wide range of personal and family concerns.
Therapeutic tools and how they work online
Carla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and small, testable changes. One common method helps people learn coping strategies for anxiety and panic by practicing breathing, grounding, and gradual exposure to feared situations. This approach aims to reduce the intensity of panic symptoms and increase confidence over time.Another helpful technique targets relationship and communication problems by teaching specific ways to express needs, listen actively, and set boundaries. These practical steps can reduce conflict and improve everyday interactions with family or partners.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carla will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and current challenges. She checks in regularly and adjusts methods as needed so the work stays relevant and manageable.
Confirm what session formats are offered before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and avoid travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that better match a lunch break or other daily commitments, and it can help maintain continuity when life makes in-person visits difficult.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family struggles, parenting concerns, anger, and addiction-related issues.
What is her general approach in session?
She treats clients as experts on their own lives and focuses on practical steps, skill building, and clearer communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has over 20 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and family issues.
What credentials and location should I know?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.