Our Therapist
Carletta L. McDowell, M.S., LPC-S, NCC Blanco Office
Carletta L. McDowell, M.S., LPC-S, NCC Blanco Office
Carletta L. McDowell, M.S., LPC-S, NCC Blanco Office
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Texas and Tennessee. I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu and obtained an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky with a major in Psychology and minor in Family Studies. For 17 years I provided mental health serv
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in Texas and Tennessee. I have a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu and obtained an undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky with a major in Psychology and minor in Family Studies. For 17 years I provided mental health services for the Department of Defense servicing our active duty service members, military veterans, and their families. I am formally trained in evidenced based treatments of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. I am solution-focused and client-centered in providing services for anxiety disorders, depression, and life transitional journeys. I will use a variety of techniques in the counseling process to ensure you receive the most benefit from your counseling experience. I strive to help others gain the tools to empower themselves to overcome challenging situations in one’s life, while providing a safe and confidential environment to work through these difficult times. As your therapist we will collaborate to help you achieve your identified goals! Carletta is licensed to provide clinical supervision to interns.
“Allow yourself to grow and change, your future self is waiting”-unknown
Michelle S. Saunders, M.S., LMFT Blanco Office
Carletta L. McDowell, M.S., LPC-S, NCC Blanco Office
Carletta L. McDowell, M.S., LPC-S, NCC Blanco Office
I graduated with an MS in Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University, and hold an Executive Certificate while enrolled in my PhD in Developmental Psychology. I have been a psychotherapist for 4 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In my preparation to be a clinician I learned equality for all and that everyone's story i
I graduated with an MS in Psychology from Our Lady of the Lake University, and hold an Executive Certificate while enrolled in my PhD in Developmental Psychology. I have been a psychotherapist for 4 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In my preparation to be a clinician I learned equality for all and that everyone's story is unique. I am here to understand your story and bring to light the future hope it entails. I have worked with many populations such as LGBTQ+, Military, Adolescents and Couples. I specialize in family, couples, and individuals. My focus has been on depression, anxiety, bi-polar, relationships, and crisis situations and many other symptoms of mental health discomfort. I work through Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques while seeking other treatments that you find effective. My therapy incorporates communication skills, support, respect and understanding through building trust so together we accomplish your goals. Ultimately, I want to help you navigate your goals that are important to you to help you live your best life.
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony" - Mahatma Ghandi
Donna Nicolson, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Blanco and Alamo Heights Office
Carletta L. McDowell, M.S., LPC-S, NCC Blanco Office
Donna Nicolson, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Blanco and Alamo Heights Office
Donna has extensive experience in grief counseling, enjoys working with adolescents, couples, and individuals. Integrative health and collaboration of care with physicians is a high priority for her. Donna is a NAMI volunteer, an Affirmative Coach member and ally of 2SLGBTQIA+, and certified in Intensive Trauma Treatment with Dr. Bessel V
Donna has extensive experience in grief counseling, enjoys working with adolescents, couples, and individuals. Integrative health and collaboration of care with physicians is a high priority for her. Donna is a NAMI volunteer, an Affirmative Coach member and ally of 2SLGBTQIA+, and certified in Intensive Trauma Treatment with Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk. She believes in exploring a client's challenges together in collaboration, with an emphasis on using each person's core strengths to explore and find practical solutions. Therapy is often brief, focused on solutions, and integrates spiritual, emotional and behavioral approaches. Depression, anxiety, family issues and recovering from trauma are areas of her expertise. A few of her favorite things: road trips, monasteries, creating mosaic art, and hearing people’s stories.
Supervisor: Faith Ray, LPC-S
Supervisor License: Texas, #1782