Carrie L Dodrill

I am an experienced psychologist who enjoys helping people who are ready to process, learn skills, and make changes. Please also feel free to visit my website at www.carrieldodrillphd.com for more information. People seek therapy when they need things to change. A trusting therapeutic relationship is one that creates a safe holding space in which people can explore and confront difficult issues or patterns. My approach is compassionate and personalized and represents a collaboration between you and me to address your needs in the way that is comfortable for you. I will help you identify what you want to change, help you set goals, and construct an individualized plan for making those changes. Psychological change might involve cognitive, emotional, and/or behavioral changes. My approach is based on evidence based psychotherapy practices. I put a lot of effort into staying informed and educated about the latest research about psychotherapy effectiveness. In addition, I put a lot of effort into my own perpetual self-improvement as a therapist. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and incorporate Emotion Focused Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy and some Dialectical Behavior therapy. Often included are mindfulness, experiential exercises, values work, emotional processing, skills training, personalized outcomes measures. My approach is active, compassionate and practical. I have experience providing therapy for a variety of problems: social anxiety, depressed mood, relationship and friendship struggles, anxiety and panic, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, stress management, self-esteem, existential problems, self-improvement and self-development, anger management, substance use disorders, and psychological consequences of medical or health problems. In addition I have significant experience with addressing LGBTQA and other minority stress issues. I am trained through Gender U to conduct assessments and provide documentation for people seeking gender affirming medical care. Please note that I am not on any insurance plans, and that I work only with individuals but not couples/marital therapy. New client appointments will be confirmed after a brief phone call to determine fit and discuss forms. Dr. Dodrill will reach out to you after receiving your appointment request or feel free to call her at 832-753-4246. Calls will be returned during regular business hours.