Client-Therapist Relationship
The quality of the relationship between client and therapist is one of the most important predictors of positive treatment outcomes. It’s crucial that you trust and like your therapist and that you feel you are truly heard and cared for. I try to foster this therapeutic alliance by being my authentic self and by bringing humor, practical experience, and genuine compassion to each session.
I am currently accepting new patients. Clients must be adults and must physically be located in Texas. I see clients individually and do not provide couples or family therapy.
Hello, I’m Carrie Elkins.
My Professional Background
Licensed & deeply experienced: I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in San Angelo, Texas with 15 years of specialized experience treating adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and life stressors.
I have post graduate specialized training in:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT Diplomat.
Certified CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) therapist.
Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP)
I have training in EMDR, the Gottman Method, and neuroscience as it pertains to mental health.
My experience includes clinical work at a children’s home, schools, juvenile detention center, community college, mental health hospital, non-profit clinic, and private practice.
While most of my experience has been in-person, I have been an online therapist for three years.
Carrie Elkins, MS, LPC
A Therapy Journey You Can Trust
Your healing is my priority. Every step of our work together is informed by empathy, expertise, and genuine care—so you can grow stronger, feel lighter, and live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Ready When You Are
If this feels like the supportive environment you’ve been looking for, I’d be honored to walk this path with you. Please reach out to schedule your first appointment.
Human Connection
More than therapy—human connection: I have been married for 25 years and have three children- two in college and one in high school. When I’m not working, you'll find me spending time with family, friends, attending church, scuba diving, traveling, or playing with my dog. I am a Christian; however I am not a “Christian Counselor,” meaning I do not have a formal education or training in theology or Biblical counseling. I see client’s from all beliefs and backgrounds and I will not impose my religious views on you.
Why You Might Connect with My Approach
Warm and judgment-free: I do not take on the role of the “expert”, but rather as your co-pilot as we navigate and untangle the complexities you bring to your sessions. Frequent feedback from clients is that they do not feel judged and that they feel safe.
Collaborative and personalized: We’ll use evidence-based tools like CBT, EMDR, CPT and neuroscience-based somatic techniques—tailored to your goals and needs—to reduce negative symptoms and help you find clarity, strength, and new ways of coping and relating to others.
My Rates
Initial Intake Appointment
Online diagnostic intake appointment. This first session is designed for you to establish care, provide important information about your background and history, the problems that you’d like to address, and discuss your overall treatment goals. This session is conducted through a secure , HIPAA compliant audio/video platform.
55 mins | $140 | Get started
Online Individual Psychotherapy Session
Online talk therapy/counseling sessions conducted through a secure, HIPAA compliant audio/video platform. We will discuss your goals and treatment plan and will agree upon the frequency of appointments. Sessions are usually weekly in the beginning. As you start to progress, we may move your sessions to every-other-week and eventually to once a month. You may choose to continue monthly sessions to maintain progress, or choose to discontinue sessions once you’ve achieved your goals. You are under no obligation to continue therapy-it is completely up to you how many sessions you’d like to do and how often you’d like to have them.
55 mins | $115 | Get started
Insurance
I accept insurance and self-pay clients. Currently, I accept BlueCross and BlueShield (BCBS) of Texas, Aetna, and United Health Care/United Behavioral Health (UHC UBH) . You may have a co-pay or co-insurance. You may call your insurance to inquire about your benefits, or I can do that for you. For my out-of-network clients, I will provide you with a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company. On occasion, some PPO plans may reimburse you for a portion of you fee. You will need to contact your insurance to inquire about this. Get started
Online Payment
I accept payments online. If you do not have insurance, you are a “self-pay” client and pay $140 for the first session and $115 for ongoing sessions. If you have insurance, you may pay nothing, or you may have a co-pay or a co-insurance.
Check your insurance.
I accept plans under BCBS of Texas, Aetna, and Unite Health Care / United Behavioral Health.
Is your plan not on the list? Fill out the form with your insurance information and I’ll be in touch shortly.