- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- English and Afrikaans
About Carien
Carien Myburgh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 13 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and trauma issues. Sessions address practical problems and emotional patterns that get in the way of daily life.
She trained first in South Africa, earning an Honours degree in Psychology, and later completed a Master’s degree in Counseling at Dallas Baptist University. Since finishing her master's she has practiced as an LPC in Texas. Licensing limits her practice to people who live in Texas.
Her approach favors focused, goal-oriented work. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, useful changes clients can try between sessions.
In sessions she moves at a pace that matches what the person needs. She aims to help people reduce overwhelming feelings and get clearer about next steps. If a painful topic requires a slower pace, she will slow down and address it with care.
Beyond core concerns she often addresses related areas such as control issues, family of origin problems, drug and alcohol addiction, fertility stress, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety. She offers help in English and Afrikaans.
Carien asks people to use the site to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin practical work on the problems that brought them in.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Carien uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger, anxiety, and low mood. CBT sessions usually involve noticing patterns, testing small changes, and practicing skills between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy spotlights practical steps that can be tried right away to reduce conflict and improve daily functioning. It concentrates on what a person wants to see happen and builds on existing strengths.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Carien will talk through goals and preferences, then recommend either a CBT focus, a solution-focused plan, or a blend of both. The choice can shift over time as goals change and progress is observed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For people managing anger at work or home, this can mean quicker access to skills practice and more consistent follow-up between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote use so people can try strategies in the situations where they arise.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, family and trauma concerns, and related areas such as control issues and fertility stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods. Sessions combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and try small, useful steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of counseling experience, including work after completing a master’s degree in counseling in the United States.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas and provides services to people residing in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients and provides counseling only to people who live in Texas due to licensing requirements.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model 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 to get started.