Carien Myburgh, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Carien

Carien Myburgh uses focused, practical approaches to help people make changes that matter. She favors straightforward methods that target thoughts and behaviors, then builds on small wins so progress feels real. Carien speaks plainly and moves at a pace that fits each person.

She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and has practiced for 13 years in Texas. Carien grew up in South Africa and earned an Honors degree in Psychology in 1986.

Background and approach

She later moved to the United States and completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University in 2012. Since finishing graduate school she has worked in clinical settings and independent practice as an LPC, bringing practical tools to everyday problems. Her work commonly addresses stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, and issues tied to family and parenting.

She also helps with control issues, family of origin concerns, fertility-related stress, and feelings of isolation or purposelessness. Carien uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions goal-oriented and skills-based. Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.

She provides counseling in Texas and does not take clients outside the state. Carien offers a mix of session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. Her style is collaborative and practical.

She helps people set clear goals, practice new skills between sessions, and adapt the plan if something isn’t working. The focus is on reducing distress and creating habits that support long-term change.

Approach-driven online care with practical tools

Carien draws mainly from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when working online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact, and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable goals and on building what already works. It helps people identify practical next steps quickly and track progress in short timeframes, which can be helpful for parenting stress, life transitions, and coping with specific problems.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will choose techniques that fit. Plans are adjusted along the way if something isn’t helping.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives and to continue work between meetings. The online format supports ongoing skill practice, timely check-ins, and a flexible way to keep progress moving forward.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, trauma, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include control issues, fertility-related stress, family of origin matters, and social anxiety.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, goal-oriented approaches that emphasize skills and small changes. Sessions focus on what works day to day and build steps clients can practice between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Carien earned an Honors degree in Psychology in 1986 and completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University in 2012. She has practiced as a Licensed Professional Counselor for 13 years.

Where does she hold licensure and practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license TX LPC 69726 and practices in Texas. Counseling services are provided to residents of Texas only.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible ways to meet.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 13 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English, Afrikaans

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