- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT issues
- Relationship concerns
About Carmen
Carmen Haskins is a licensed clinical social worker with 13 years of experience. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Louisiana. Carmen focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns and lists social anxiety and phobia among her areas of attention.
She works with people who are navigating sexual identity questions and with those who want to explore sexuality and self-love. Carmen pays attention to communication difficulties and forgiveness work when these show up alongside mood struggles. Her approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions.
In sessions she aims to build practical skills for handling difficult moments. That can look like talking through patterns that make social situations harder, trying out new communication strategies, and practicing ways to manage strong feelings. Carmen is straightforward about moving at a pace that feels manageable for each person.
Her experience includes supporting people after traumatic experiences and helping them address post-traumatic stress symptoms and relationship strain. She also works with material related to sexual orientation and LGBT identity in ways that honor each person's background.
People who choose Carmen can expect collaborative goal setting and concrete tools alongside reflective conversation. She encourages clients to notice progress in small steps and to adjust the focus of work as needs change. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching and scheduling tools to arrange a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Two evidence-based techniques Carmen draws on are person-centered care and trauma-informed methods. Person-centered care focuses on the individual's priorities and uses listening and reflection to help clarify goals and next steps. Trauma-informed approaches pay attention to how past hurt affects current behavior and relationships and use pacing and grounding strategies to reduce overwhelm.She also works with practical skills that come from evidence-based therapy traditions, such as practicing communication exercises and behavioral strategies to manage anxiety in social settings. These methods break problems into manageable steps and give concrete things to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carmen will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a few methods early on and adjusting based on what helps most.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work on social anxiety and communication skills from familiar routines while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Carmen works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns and also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centered and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on practical skills and collaborative goal setting.
How long has she practiced?
She has 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.