Carla Fort , LPC

Carla Fort greets each person she meets with energy, warmth, and a clear belief in the possibility of change. She recognizes that taking a step toward healing is itself an achievement, and she meets clients where they are with encouragement and a steady focus on small, meaningful progress. Carla celebrates each milestone - even the subtle ones others might miss - and often brings lightness and a touch of humor to sessions to help clients notice and build on gains.

She has worked as a counselor for almost a decade and holds credentials as a licensed professional counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor, which means she combines clinical counseling skills with experience supporting people returning to work or rebuilding life after major changes. Her approach is energetic, compassionate, and supportive, with an emphasis on highlighting strengths and helping clients feel proud of their efforts.

Carla draws on multicultural experience gained from living in and visiting many countries, and she respects the variety of human experience and cultural differences. She practices in a client-centered way, listening closely and collaborating with clients to empower them. She values positive psychology and enjoys helping people rediscover strengths, grow self-love, and move steadily toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Carla Fort uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative and respectful space where the client's goals and experiences guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, validation, and helping individuals identify and build on their personal strengths, making it useful for issues like self-esteem, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT techniques can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges by teaching practical skills to change patterns that maintain distress.

Choosing the right approach is a process Carla undertakes with each person. She listens to a client's concerns, goals, and preferences, and together they test what works best, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership focused on finding the most helpful path forward.

Online therapy with Carla is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules. These options provide flexibility for arranging sessions around work, family, and daily life, and they allow ongoing access to therapeutic support from a licensed professional without requiring travel.