- Empathetic listening
- Behavioral tools
- Recovery-focused
About Carl
Carl Funk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He presents a calm, direct style and aims to make the first visit feel straightforward and useful. His approach is practical and focused on small steps that fit into busy lives.
Carl draws on a mix of therapy methods to meet each person where they are. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. Client-Centered Therapy guides sessions around the client’s own pace and priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps build readiness to change, especially around substance use or habit patterns.
With 12 years of experience in practice, Carl brings both professional and lived experience with addiction and recovery. He emphasizes collaboration and goal-setting so people can track progress. Lessons from Stoic philosophy and mindfulness inform simple, everyday practices he offers between sessions.
Carl frames therapy as a step-by-step process. Early sessions often focus on identifying what matters most to the client and creating a short plan. He encourages people to try a first session and reassess how the work feels after a few meetings.
People who choose Carl can expect clear, practical guidance and an emphasis on emotional resilience. He works in English and practices in Texas, and he aims to help people move from feeling stuck to managing life with more confidence.
Approach-based online care and practical tools
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change thought patterns that lead to anxious or depressed behavior. It uses short exercises and real-life practice to shift how you respond to problems.Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s goals and pace at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client finds most important, allowing the work to unfold naturally.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and past approaches to decide which methods to emphasize. Adjustments are made as work progresses so methods fit the client’s life and needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits a day. It can also support steady work on habits between meetings through practical homework and brief coaching during sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carl commonly help with?
Carl helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He also focuses on related issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, body image, and forgiveness.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. Sessions often include identifying goals, learning skills, and working on small behavior changes.
What is his background and experience?
Carl has 12 years of clinical experience and experience working with people who struggle with alcohol use and other addictions. He draws on both professional and personal perspectives in his work.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. The LPC credential appears as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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