Carri McClellan, LPC, LPC-MHSP
Trauma-informed counseling for recovery and resilience
- Addiction and trauma support
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness for regulation
About Carri McClellan
Carri McClellan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who serves clients in Oregon and Tennessee, and she is also a Mental Health Service Provider in Washington. With 16 years of experience, she supports individuals and groups facing concerns such as substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, bringing focused expertise as an addiction and trauma specialist.
She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Tennessee. Her counseling style draws from evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), alongside trauma-informed approaches. When it fits a client’s preferences and goals, she also incorporates mindfulness-based strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being.
Carri’s work is rooted in a human-centered philosophy that prioritizes being heard and understood. She aims to build a respectful, collaborative relationship characterized by unconditional positive regard and practical tools that support meaningful change. Sessions focus on clarifying personal goals and developing a plan that aligns with each client’s values and lived experience.
Her primary clinical background is in substance use treatment, and she is comfortable working within both harm reduction and abstinence-based frameworks to honor each person’s individual recovery journey. Please note that she is not currently accepting new adolescent clients.
She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Pacific University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Tennessee. Her counseling style draws from evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), alongside trauma-informed approaches. When it fits a client’s preferences and goals, she also incorporates mindfulness-based strategies to strengthen emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being.
Carri’s work is rooted in a human-centered philosophy that prioritizes being heard and understood. She aims to build a respectful, collaborative relationship characterized by unconditional positive regard and practical tools that support meaningful change. Sessions focus on clarifying personal goals and developing a plan that aligns with each client’s values and lived experience.
Her primary clinical background is in substance use treatment, and she is comfortable working within both harm reduction and abstinence-based frameworks to honor each person’s individual recovery journey. Please note that she is not currently accepting new adolescent clients.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carri McClellan have?
Carri McClellan has 16 years of experience supporting clients through a range of mental health and life concerns.
Is Carri McClellan a licensed therapist?
Yes. Carri McClellan is licensed as an LPC and LPC-MHSP. License details include OR LPC C5566 and TN LPC-MHSP 6664.
In which languages does Carri McClellan provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Carri McClellan located?
Carri McClellan is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Carri McClellan as my therapist?
You can work with Carri McClellan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what best fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Carri McClellan work with international clients?
No. Carri McClellan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carri McClellan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For the most current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches, Anywhere You Are
Carri McClellan integrates practical, skills-focused therapy with a steady, human-centered style that helps clients feel understood while working toward real-life change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practicing new ways of responding. It can be especially helpful for concerns like anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship patterns that feel hard to shift. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured tools for coping, emotional regulation, and navigating intense feelings, which many clients find useful when life feels overwhelming or when coping habits are no longer working. When mindfulness strategies are desired, they can support steadier attention, grounding, and increased awareness of triggers and reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carri works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose methods that fit the pace and direction each person wants for therapy.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent, whether sessions happen by video calls or phone sessions, or support continues between sessions through live chat or text-based messaging. This flexibility can help clients fit care into busy schedules and keep momentum during stressful seasons or major life changes.