AJ CARLSON

LCPC, Psychotherapist

Pronouns: She/They

I work with creatives, highly sensitive persons (HSPs), deconstructors, addicts, and gentle souls who desire to live fuller, more energized lives. As we build safety and familiarity, you will come to know and trust yourself more fully. Whatever feels like too much right now, we can face together. I will keep us focused and curious as we discover what matters to you right here, right now.

What you might be experiencing:

  • Anxiety and shame that intrudes your thoughts or hijacks your body 

  • Wondering how to live as a heart forward, empathetic person without being exhausted all the time

  • Reconsidering your relationship with alcohol or drugs

  • Desire to heal from relational or spiritual trauma

  • Feeling either really detached or amped throughout your day without a clear cause

  • Questioning your why, your next step, or your identity

  • Exploring ways of living outside the templates you were given from family or social systems ( i.e heteronormativity, organized religion, white supremacy)

  • Learning how to trust yourself and others again

We will work experientially, which means our focus will be on what’s happening for you in real time rather than basing our conversation about past events or weekly updates. You’ll find this framework brings energy into the room and helps us learn more about what feels unresolved or too intense to be with alone. As your therapist, I am not a blank slate or a validation station; I am expressive, warm, patient and with you every step of the way.

I received my Counseling MA from the University of Houston and since 2019 have worked in intensive outpatient, residential, community mental health, and now fully outpatient settings with individuals, groups, families and couples. I am a Level 2 Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) therapist, and also draw from psychodynamic, existential, gestalt, somatic, and emotion-focused frameworks. When it fits, we can stretch outside traditional talk therapy to include music, movement, breath work, and mindfulness. Outside of formal training, I have found that beloved animals, nature, winter, community, play, and music are some of the greatest teachers. 

Thank you for considering working together. Reach out to me directly to schedule a brief 10-15 minute consultation to discuss next steps

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