Carien Myburgh

Carien Myburgh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people reduce anger, stress, and anxiety so they can move forward with more ease. She takes a practical approach and aims to get results in a reasonable time while slowing down when deeper issues need careful attention.

She believes fast change matters because life is short, but she also values patience when pain from the past comes up. Sessions look at current patterns, unhelpful thoughts, and simple steps people can try between meetings. The work is goal-focused and paced to each person's needs.

Carien grew up in South Africa and completed an Honors degree in Psychology in 1986. She later moved to the United States and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University in 2012. Since then she has practiced as an LPC for 13 years.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to address concerns like depression, addictions, relationship strain, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with fertility stress, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans. Because of licensing rules she provides counseling only to people residing in Texas. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

Carien uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical alternatives. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and offers clear exercises to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on current strengths and small changes that move a person toward their goals. This approach works well for people who want direct steps and tangible progress between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adjust methods as work proceeds. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can change if needed.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching process to learn what session options are currently offered and which will best fit daily routines.