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Carla Dumas, LCPC
Illinois
LCPC in Illinois - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and practical skills
- Grief and loss support
- Parenting concerns
About Carla
Carla Dumas is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 31 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief and loss, parenting challenges, and depression. Carla also addresses trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, bipolar issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Carla uses straightforward, collaborative work in sessions. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Conversations focus on practical steps and small changes that can affect day-to-day functioning.
Her approach draws on methods that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions often include setting clear, achievable goals and checking progress together. This can make it easier to break large problems into manageable tasks.
Over three decades of practice have included work with mood disorders, impulsivity, and family of origin issues. She also addresses multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, and women’s issues. Carla brings experience with domestic violence, codependency, caregiver stress, and blended family concerns.
People who choose her often want direct, practical strategies and supportive discussion about next steps. She encourages clients to bring specific problems to the session so they can be worked on concretely. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Carla uses approaches that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves noticing thought and behavior patterns, testing them with small experiments, and practicing alternative responses. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life transitions.Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting what the client says so they can find their own solutions. This approach helps clarify values and priorities when people face parenting challenges, relationship concerns, or grief. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reorganizing emotional responses in close relationships, which can help with relationship stress and intense reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Carla will work collaboratively to decide which methods to use based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can be reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counseling into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discussing practical scheduling needs during the matching questionnaire and first session helps make sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She treats clients as experts on their stories and focuses on small, actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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