About me
Hi;
I have over 40 years of experience and expertise in the field of mental health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist . I have thoroughly enjoyed spending my career treating the elderly, adults, adolescents, children and their families in private practice, residential , hospital and educational settings. I've received specialized training in trauma treatment , cognitive behavioral therapy, PTSD treatment, play therapy, solution focused therapy and client centered therapy, among many other treatment modalities .
I truly believe that every individual deserves help, treatment and the opportunity for hope. I've been told , numerous times , that I possess a wonderful sense of humor; I believe that laughter , along with compassion , empathy , kindness and understanding are mandatory to be give an individual the therapeutic outcome they deserve.
I've held several administrative positions in mental health including directing a residential treatment program for severely emotionally disturbed children and years later I was the Director of Psychiatry for a major children's medical center.
I spent several years working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities helping them navigate the system and building relationships within the community.
In private practice I worked with adults struggling with relationship issues, stress issues, issues related to raising difficult to manage children and adolescents and parenting issues.
This past year has been extremely difficult for adults, children and families. As a result, it has created stressful situations for parents. If you've had difficulties with these issues , I taught parenting classes for numerous years and I'm more than happy to help with issues related to anxiety, depression and any school related problems your children or adolescents may be experiencing as a result of the pandemic.
Please feel free to reach out to me, I'm here to help.
I look forward to working with each one of you !
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma, Abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
Relationship issues , Grief , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Cancer , Caregiver issues and stress , Co-morbidity , Divorce and separation , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 35
Services offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
TX LCSW 00199
TX LPC 5583
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carolyn Presnall. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.
Carolyn has been a lifeline for my teen son who has done specific struggles in addition to regular teen growing pains. She is kind but holds him accountable. He trusts her, relies on her support and they have developed an excellent relationship over the several years they have been working together. Therapists are not all created equal. Carolyn is one of the wonderful ones
Carolyn is a very capable, caring, and experienced therapist. She provides a safe space for her clients, enables them to make powerful insights about themselves, and provides actionable steps for them to work on themselves. She is also very engaging and fun to interact with. I highly recommend Carolyn and am glad to have found her.
Carolyn is a lovely and supportive therapist. If you don't know where to start, she will prompt you for difficulties and accomplishments you're experiencing. She is very good at building rapport with patients. I should know, I know I'm not an easy patient
Carolyn has been so helpful. I appreciate her knowledge and experience.
The sweetest most helpful,motivating person!
She checks in on my consistently and makes sure that even if my problems feel big she can help me choose one problem at a time. I'm so grateful to her
She's fantastic
Carolyn has been great for me. I was skeptical at first, because my previous attempts at therapy were unsuccessful. However, Carolyn is so practical and easy to talk to that our sessions felt less like appointments and more like open and thought-provoking discussions. I’d recommend Carolyn to anybody - especially if you are just dipping your toes in the therapy waters!
Really appreciate her
We have and are continuing to enjoy Carolyn ❤️
Carolyn is AWESOME!
Very understanding
Carolyn is very interested in me as a person and finding ways to improve my issues and concerns. She has been great to talk with regarding behavioral and communication patterns I've developed from childhood trauma and experiences, and is quick to respond when I send her a message in the portal. I am thoroughly enjoying using teencounseling.com for therapy and Carolyn has been wonderful and supportive.
Carolyn Presnall is awesome and caring
Carolyn is a an empathetic and caring counselor. I know she hears what I'm trying to say and we work together to set tangible goals that help me succeed on my path of growth and success.
My daughter just started therapy with Carolyn. So far it’s been great.
Carolyn is great! She has provided tips to improve my areas of concern and follows up.
We so appreciate Carolyn. She has given us really thoughtful, helpful advice that has made all the difference for our family. We are so grateful to have been matched with her and credit her with all of our positive momentum. She's the best!
Carolyn is such an understanding and professional person. It is very easy to talk to her and you feel that you are in good hands.