Carolshene Powell, LCMHC

Carolshene Powell, LCMHC, is a therapist with 20 years of experience supporting people through some of life’s most difficult seasons, with a practice shaped by evidence-based methods and a steady commitment to meaningful, lasting change. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), she brings professional training and long-term clinical experience to work focused on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and coping with major life transitions.

Over the course of her career, she has developed strong expertise in trauma-focused care, drawing on approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These modalities help clients make sense of painful experiences, reduce unhelpful patterns, and build practical skills for healing and growth. She also has extensive experience with crisis intervention, having spent the past 15 years helping individuals navigate high-stress situations by developing clear, personalized action plans aimed at stability and forward movement.

A significant part of her background includes 20 years in substance abuse counseling in both group and individual settings, where connection and support can play an important role in recovery. Her work has spanned a wide age range, from children as young as five through adults in their sixties, and she especially enjoys supporting teenagers through the challenges of adolescence. She also works with women facing concerns related to body image and weight management, and she brings informed, compassionate attention to eating disorders and compulsive behaviors, including pornography addiction. Across all areas of focus, Carolshene Powell emphasizes a therapeutic space where clients can feel heard, validated, and supported while identifying strengths and building strategies that fit their goals.