Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Dr. Carolyn Greenleaf, LCSW
Texas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 11120
- NPI
- 1295807758
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Carolyn supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Carolyn
Dr. Carolyn Greenleaf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with forty years of experience in psychotherapy and crisis intervention. She has worked in the Dallas metro area since 1979 and sees adults who bring concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, and stress-related problems.
Her style is direct and interactive. Sessions focus on practical talk and clear steps rather than jargon. She uses person-centered approaches to build a working relationship and cognitive techniques to identify self-defeating thoughts and unhelpful coping patterns.
Therapy often begins by clarifying what a person wants to change and which problems make daily life harder. Dr. Greenleaf combines conversational work with targeted exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. She also uses solution-focused ideas to outline small, concrete goals and measure progress.
When trauma or abuse is part of the story, she draws on trauma-focused methods to address the impact of those events while keeping the pace manageable. Humor is sometimes used to lighten difficult moments and make work feel more tolerable.
Her background in crisis intervention means she is accustomed to high-stress situations and caregiving issues. People who prefer a straightforward, practical approach that mixes talking, skills work, and steady support may find this style useful.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, reflection, and building a working relationship. Online sessions using this approach focus on understanding daily difficulties, identifying what matters most, and shaping conversations around the client's priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) online concentrates on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Work often includes practical homework, thought records, and brief experiments that fit into everyday life to reduce anxiety, depression, or problematic coping patterns.
Trauma-focused therapy online addresses the impact of traumatic events with careful pacing and stabilization techniques. The therapist works to reduce distress linked to memories and reactions while helping clients develop clearer coping strategies.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adjust methods as progress is seen. This collaborative planning helps make sessions relevant and manageable.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to balance therapy with work, caregiving, and other responsibilities when sessions are held remotely.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related problems listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and straightforward, using person-centered conversation alongside cognitive techniques and solution-focused steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has forty years of experience as a psychotherapist and crisis interventionist, practicing in the Dallas metro area since 1979.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How do fees and signing up work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers