- Trauma informed approaches
- Somatic work
- Narrative therapy
About Carlos
Carlos Villegas is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, and major life changes. He also works with concerns tied to trauma, family problems, and the stresses that come from high-pressure jobs.
Villegas draws on a background in crisis response and work alongside law enforcement. That experience gives him familiarity with acute stress, burnout, and trauma reactions that can follow intense events. He talks plainly about symptoms and what tends to keep them going.
In sessions he uses narrative approaches to help people reframe their stories. He also includes somatic, or body-based, work to help with physical reactions to stress. He uses eye movement desensitization reprocessing to address traumatic memories when appropriate.
Carlos aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He focuses on skills people can use between sessions, such as grounding and short coping strategies. Conversations are direct and practical, with attention to how problems show up in daily life.
He offers therapy in English and Spanish and works with adults who want help sorting through relationship strain, grief over separation, or painful memories. To begin, he asks people to describe what is most pressing so they can set clear, manageable goals together.
How his approaches translate to online work
When Carlos uses narrative methods he helps people tell what happened in ways that reduce blame and open up options for change. Narrative work is useful for anxiety tied to identity, family roles, and feeling stuck after separation or loss.Somatic work focuses on body sensations that accompany stress. It teaches simple, practical techniques to calm a racing body or interrupt dissociation so a person can stay present during difficult moments.
Eye movement desensitization reprocessing is used to process painful memories that keep causing strong reactions. This approach aims to reduce the intensity of those memories so they interfere less with daily life.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the initial process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can change over time based on what is helping most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote work helpful for fitting therapy into a busy day, shortening travel time, and keeping appointments on a consistent schedule. Carlos will discuss what works best for practical needs and adjust sessions to match those constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and family-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and straightforward, focusing on how problems appear in everyday life and on skills to manage them between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Carlos has eight years of professional experience working with people facing crisis, trauma, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.