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Online therapist

Carla Wenger

Support for parenting and relationship challenges

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Indiana, Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Carla

Carla Wenger offers support for parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and challenges tied to parenting. She writes plainly and listens closely, helping people find clearer ways to communicate and manage strong emotions. Carla holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and the Licensed Professional Counselor credential and uses those to guide practical, day-to-day work.

She is based in Indiana and conducts sessions in English.

Background and approach

Carla takes a steady, down-to-earth approach in sessions. She focuses on helping people build self-compassion and stronger communication skills. Treatment often includes learning coping strategies for anxiety, addressing difficult memories from trauma, and sorting through relationship patterns that keep repeating.

Her work also addresses family-related problems such as blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and family of origin wounds. She helps clients notice patterns like codependency, attachment difficulties, or problems with commitment and communication. Substance concerns and co-occurring mental health struggles are part of the picture she addresses when relevant.

With seven years of clinical experience, Carla blends evidence-based techniques into practical steps clients can use between sessions. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current reactions and helps people develop daily skills to reduce overwhelm. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging to fit different needs.

To begin, prospective clients follow the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that works with the therapist's availability. Payment uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location and therapist availability.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Carla often draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and patterns. One common approach helps people learn concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, grounding exercises, and step-by-step plans to manage panic or worry. This approach is useful for people who need tools they can use in the moment.

Another focus is on addressing attachment and relationship patterns by helping clients recognize repeating behaviors and try different ways of relating. Sessions work on communication skills, boundary-setting, and understanding how past relationships shape current reactions. This helps when intimacy, commitment, or family patterns are causing strain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then adjust methods as therapy progresses. The plan is shaped together, not fixed at the start.

Online therapy provides flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer alternatives for those who prefer shorter check-ins or steady written support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work lives and to keep consistent momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carla focus on?
Carla focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting. She also works with related areas such as attachment, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, compassionate style that emphasizes clear communication and practical skills. Sessions prioritize understandable steps people can try between visits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working in clinical settings. That time has included helping people with anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and relationship patterns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Indiana. The credential details are IN LMHC 39004888A and MI LPC 6401224676.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Clients can choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on those factors.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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