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Trudi Carlson, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Trudi is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Trudi. View 23 reviews
Great news, Trudi is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

Trudi is an amazing therapist. She is helping me navigate a difficult situation. She always listens and offers tools to help me work through things. I feel like I can talk to her about anything without judgement.

Reviewed June 2024

She is very sweet, calm and understanding in this crazy world!

Reviewed June 2024

More about Trudi

  • 16 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I am a licensed professional counselor in Missouri with 14 years of experience working as a counselor in private practice. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, divorce and co-parenting, career challenges, ADHD and DSM-V diagnosed mental illnesses.

My therapy style is warm, interactive. and informal. I believe in treating all of my clients with respect, compassion, and genuine empathy. My approach combines person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy.

My philosophy "Don't worry if you're not where you want to be yet. Great things take time." Anonymous

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression ADHD Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Family problems Forgiveness Impulsivity Intellectual disability Jealousy Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Self-love Smoking / vaping cessation Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Trudi Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366871212.

  • LPC · Missouri · 2008029872 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Trudi Carlson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

23 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Wonderful Listens Recommend Amazing Caring Easy Empathetic Helpful

Trudi is an amazing therapist. She is helping me navigate a difficult situation. She always listens and offers tools to help me work through things. I feel like I can talk to her about anything without judgement.

Reviewed June 2024

She is very sweet, calm and understanding in this crazy world!

Reviewed June 2024

Trudi Carlson is a wonderful source of help and guidance. She takes time to listen and really get to know you so she can help you on a very individual level. It is a pleasure working with her.

Reviewed June 2024

She has been fantastic at providing a judgement free therapy zone

Reviewed March 2024

Trudi is kind and gentle and such a comforting person to talk to I feel safe with her

Reviewed January 2024

Trudi has become my lifeline for normalcy. She never hesitates to support me but also will tell me when i am wrong in my judgment of myself. She is nothing short of wonderful and worth every penny and then some

Reviewed December 2023

Can’t say enough how much I would recommend Trudi. She’s caring and understanding and will help navigate you to where you want to be. She’s helped me get to a place that I struggled with for so long and always made me feel heard and understood.

Reviewed November 2023

Trudi makes me feel comfortable so I can be open with her, that means I can speak freely and she can then help me better get through my difficult time.

Reviewed July 2023

Trudi is very caring and makes me feel like my feelings are important

Reviewed May 2023

She listens and asks great questions

Reviewed May 2023

I have had a positive experience with Trudi as my first therapist on betterhelp. She's open, friendly and available to listen to my challenges and the specific concerns I started with in my relationship and with parenting. She shared warmly, honestly, and provided a Great balance of feedback, clarity, and questions that helped me consider and reflect in and outside our sessions. I will continue the therapy journey feeling more aware, understood, a bit more confident and having a plan for moving forward despite ongoing difficulties. Thank you

Reviewed March 2023

Trudi is never judgmental and always points me in a positive direction

Reviewed February 2023

I had my first session with Trudi, after going through 4 other therapist. I feel so great and happy after chatting wth Trudi, she's genuine, empathetic, has a warm approach like she mentions. I'm looking forward to talking with Trudi more! Very thankful.

Reviewed January 2023

I have had a great experience so far. My therapist is supportive and empathetic. She listens but also offers insightful feedback.

Reviewed January 2023

Trudi helped me a lot when I was going through the hardest time in my life. Thank you Trudi for being an amazing listener and a therapist!

Reviewed December 2022

Trudi is extremely kind and helpful! I’m so happy to be working with her

Reviewed November 2022

We have helpful conversations. I appreciate her advice

Reviewed November 2022

Compassionate

Reviewed November 2022

Trudi is a real gem when it comes to therapy. She has helped me cope through my issues with family and recent troubled past. She has helped reassure me that I am doing the right things for myself and children. She is wonderful and easy to talk to. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed September 2022

I like working with Trudy very much. She is relatable and kind. I can be completely open and honest with her. She has helped me realize how childhood trauma has effected me. I highly recommend Trudi.

Reviewed July 2022

Trudi is so easy to talk to and she is able to read between the lines when I talk and ask the questions that make me dig deeper in me.

Reviewed June 2022

She is wonderful

Reviewed May 2022

She is attentive and thoughtful in her responses

Reviewed May 2022

How was your experience with Trudi?

Frequently asked questions

Does Trudi Carlson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Trudi Carlson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Trudi Carlson speak?

Trudi Carlson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Trudi Carlson have?

Trudi Carlson has 16 years of experience.

Where is Trudi Carlson licensed to practice?

Trudi Carlson is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Trudi Carlson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Trudi Carlson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Trudi Carlson offer?

Trudi Carlson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Trudi Carlson?

Trudi Carlson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Trudi Carlson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.