- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Client centered
About Carl
Carl Funk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 12 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, and he names life purpose concerns among his areas of focus. He speaks English and sees clients in Texas.
Carl uses straightforward talk therapy and goal-focused methods to help people who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. Sessions tend to look at patterns that maintain stress, addictive behaviors, and low mood. He pays attention to how past relationships and attachment issues show up now. He also brings experience helping people who struggle with alcohol and other addictive behaviors.
In sessions, Carl combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. That means he listens to what matters to the client, and then works on small, concrete changes people can try between meetings. Trauma-focused ideas inform his work when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day functioning.
He frames counseling as a collaborative process. Clients and Carl set goals together and check progress in a direct way. He often focuses on habits, decision points, and clearer routines that can make daily life more manageable.
People considering therapy are encouraged to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to see how the fit feels. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How Carl’s approaches translate to online work
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives specific exercises to test new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, ADHD-related strategies, and patterns that keep stress high.Motivational interviewing centers on the client’s own reasons for change and helps resolve mixed feelings about making changes. It can be useful for alcohol and other addictive behaviors and for people uncertain about taking next steps.
Carl combines these methods with a client-centered stance, which means he listens for what matters to the person and then negotiates concrete goals and tasks. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is part of the work; he will collaborate with each person to find the best fit based on needs, goals, and preferences.
Please confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible to meet with a licensed professional from different locations within the therapist's service area, while keeping a focus on practical steps that can be applied to everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with related to feeling stuck?
Carl works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD and notes life purpose among his areas of focus.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral tools and motivational interviewing to set practical goals and try manageable changes between sessions.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of clinical experience working in Texas.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Texas and holds the TX LPC credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.