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Carl Funk
Experience
12 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Texas

Carl Funk

LPC

Compassionate, practical counseling in Texas

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Texas · 74681
NPI
1013553411

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  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills
  • Direct and warm

About Carl

Carl Funk is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, low self-esteem, and problems with addiction. He speaks plain language and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel easier for people who have hesitated for months or years.

Carl uses practical, goal-focused conversations to help people regain control of daily life. He draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people consider change when habits feel stuck.

He has 12 years of experience in clinical practice and often works with people whose substance use or compulsive behaviors affect work, school, or relationships. His background includes helping clients understand how patterns like codependency, control issues, or attachment struggles influence day-to-day choices.

Carl favors a straightforward, collaborative style. Sessions are conversation-based and aim to set small, doable goals. He helps people track progress and adjust plans when necessary.

People who come to Carl can expect a focus on practical skills, clarity about next steps, and an emphasis on building resilience over time. He invites clients to make the first appointment and to discover whether his approach feels like a good fit.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Carl Uses Therapy Practices Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective, with the therapist listening closely and following the client's lead to build trust and clarify goals. It helps people who need a calm space to sort out feelings and decide what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect. Carl uses CBT techniques to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors that reduce anxiety, improve mood, or manage ADHD symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carl treats approach selection as a team effort, helping clients test methods and choose what fits their needs and preferences. Goals, timing, and personal comfort guide which methods are used in sessions.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use techniques in real-life settings and transfer skills directly into daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carl commonly address?

Carl helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and addictions. He also works on related issues such as codependency, communication problems, and body image.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, collaborative approach that focuses on setting small goals and building practical skills. Conversations tend to be direct and aimed at making manageable changes.

What is his clinical background?

He has 12 years of experience in practice and has helped many people with substance use concerns and other behavior patterns that interfere with daily life.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

Carl holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.

What languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the United States?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a therapy match with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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