- Trauma informed methods
- Narrative Therapy
- Somatic work
About Carlos
Carlos Villegas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with family strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also helps with life purpose questions after major changes.
Carlos draws on a background in crisis response and years working alongside law enforcement. That experience informs his approach to acute stress, burnout, and trauma. Sessions are grounded and direct, focusing on what is happening now and what practical steps can follow.
He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. He also offers somatic methods that use body awareness to address stress reactions. Carlos incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address trauma-related memories.
Work with him typically involves talking through recent events, mapping patterns that keep problems going, and practicing concrete skills to try between sessions. He pays attention to how strong reactions show up in the body and connects that to past experiences when useful.
Carlos sees therapy as a problem-solving process with room for meaning work, such as clarifying life purpose after career, relationship, or health changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Prospective clients in Texas can follow the site steps to match and schedule a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and remote work
Carlos uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from problem stories and consider different ways to describe their lives. That can help when someone feels stuck after a job loss, divorce, or a big shift in identity. He also uses somatic techniques that focus on body sensations and breathing to reduce intense reactions and build tolerance for stress. EMDR is another method he incorporates to address traumatic memories and their emotional impact.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carlos will discuss options, watch how you respond in early sessions, and adjust methods based on your needs and goals. The aim is to find practical ways to reduce distress and clarify what matters next, working together rather than promising a specific outcome.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and let people check in from quieter surroundings. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight or sessions that do not require being on camera. Talk with Carlos during the matching steps to confirm which session formats are offered and to arrange a schedule that fits your day.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Carlos works with family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses related issues like attachment, isolation, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines Narrative Therapy, somatic techniques, and EMDR to clarify patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical steps and meaning questions after big life changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience, including work in crisis response and collaboration with law enforcement around acute stress and burnout.
What are his credentials and location?
Carlos is an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.