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Carolyn "Renae" Traywick

Carolyn "Renae" Traywick, LCPC, LPC

Therapist in Texas

Warm client-centered care for self esteem

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13 years of experience listed

LCPC, LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Empathetic listener
  • Practical coping skills
  • Teen and adult experience

About Carolyn

Carolyn "Renae" Traywick is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She brings 13 years of experience supporting people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges at work or school. Carolyn often helps clients who are struggling with low self esteem and motivation.

She has spent the last decade working closely with teenagers and students, both inside and outside the classroom, helping with behavior concerns and the pressures that come with school life. She also works with adults facing family conflict, career setbacks, grief, and the emotional fallout from health crises such as COVID. Her background includes work with adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and people juggling multiple diagnoses.

Carolyn favors a warm, empathetic approach. Sessions focus on the client's goals and move at a pace that feels manageable. She draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of coping.

In the room, she keeps things practical. Clients and Carolyn set clear targets, practice skills between meetings, and review what helps. She encourages small, steady steps toward building confidence and handling life changes with more ease.

Reaching out for support can feel hard, and Carolyn aims to make that first step simpler. Prospective clients are invited to start the intake process when ready and to discuss personal goals and preferences at the first meeting.

How client-centered and CBT approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and building a respectful, nonjudgmental connection. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize client-centered listening, CBT skills, or a mix of methods and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins that match a client's schedule. Some people prefer step-by-step skills practice between meetings, while others use sessions for deeper discussion and problem solving. Licensed professionals often adapt pacing and tools to match each person's needs and daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeCo-morbidityControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Texas, Nevada

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carolyn help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and client-centered, focusing on the person's goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What is her professional background?

She has 13 years of professional experience, including about 10 years working with students and teenagers on behavior-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for her?

She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session formats handled?

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does billing and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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