At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 71997
- NPI
- 1578174702
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- CBT informed
- Client-centered
About Carson
Carson Gerber is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the daily strains of parenting and caregiving. He also supports those facing relationship and family problems, grief, issues with self-esteem, and challenges like ADHD or bipolar mood concerns.
Carson draws on practical methods to help people find clearer paths forward. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. He also draws on client-centered ideas to listen closely and follow what matters most to each person. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people want help making changes and increasing motivation.
Carson trained in counseling after earning a Master of Arts in Counseling from Wayland Baptist University. He has about four years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working in Texas. That background includes work with people connected to the criminal justice system and with those impacted by traumatic events.
In sessions he focuses on building trust and helping clients name the real problem. He aims to help people step back from being caught up in a situation and see practical options. Carson works with clients to try out new coping skills and to make decisions that fit their goals and values.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation, step-by-step skill practice, and collaboration on realistic goals. To begin, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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How motivational and practical approaches work online
Carson often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build momentum. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting back what matters, and guiding people to state their own goals and plans. It can be especially helpful for changing habits and increasing motivation.
He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client's experience and priorities. That approach emphasizes careful listening and responding to what the person says matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach he uses, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carson will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He treats the choice as a conversation and may blend techniques to suit practical aims and everyday life demands.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in conversation and skill practice, helping clients apply new strategies between sessions. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Carson works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting and caregiving strain, relationship and family problems, grief, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and related life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a direct, practical style that focuses on listening, naming the precise problem, and trying concrete tools. Sessions combine collaborative conversation with skill practice to address day-to-day challenges.
What training and experience does he have?
Carson holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and has around four years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, including work with people connected to the criminal justice system.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
The therapist practices in Texas and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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