- CBT techniques
- Strength-based focus
- Solution-focused work
About Carrie
Carrie Mega is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families on concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, relationship stress, parenting struggles, grief, and burnout. Sessions are practical and focused on skill building rather than labels.
Carrie keeps sessions straightforward and interactive. She starts by listening to what is most troubling and then identifies strengths the person already has. From there she introduces coping skills that can be used between sessions. People leaving a session often have concrete steps to try that week.
Her methods draw from strength-based ideas, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and solution-focused strategies. That means attention to current patterns of thinking and behavior, plus short-term goals and problem-solving. The emphasis is on what helps in daily life rather than long theoretical talks.
She aims to reduce barriers that make talking about emotions difficult. Carrie avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect. If anger, resentment, or frequent outbursts are causing trouble at home or work, she helps people notice triggers and practice alternative responses.
Over 16 years she has worked with trauma and emotional abuse survivors and with those who feel overwhelmed by caregiving or career demands. She encourages small, achievable changes and checks progress regularly. To begin, people use the site matching process and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Carrie uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT techniques often include tracking thoughts, trying small behavior experiments, and practicing alternative responses to triggers like anger.She also draws on strength-based and solution-focused strategies. Strength-based work looks for existing coping skills to build on. Solution-focused work sets short-term goals and steps people can try between sessions to see quick changes.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Carrie collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That means checking what's working and adjusting plans as needed so sessions stay practical.
Confirm the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a week by removing travel and allowing meetings during breaks or after work. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and for using tools like screen-shared worksheets or guided exercises during the session. Many people find online work lets them practice real-life changes between meetings without rearranging their schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
Carrie works with anger alongside issues such as stress, relationship conflict, trauma, and parenting strain. She helps people notice triggers and try practical alternatives.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are interactive and focused on skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of counseling experience across a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama and works with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscriber plan selected.
How do I get started with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.