Carla Swanson

Carla Swanson

Licensed Professional Counselor

Verified by Christian Care Connect

Anger, Relationship/Social Anxiety or Struggles, Marriage Issues, Codependency, Family Struggles

Accepting new clients · Accepting referrals · Offers in person · Offers telehealth

About

I am a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, I hold a MA in Ministry of Christian Counseling and a BS in Communications. My areas of focus include marriage & family relationships, codependency, divorce recovery, anxiety, depression, addiction recovery and healing from traumatic events.

My passion is to help counselees understand their true identity in Christ, including learning about their God-given temperament.  I long to see believers leave shame behind and walk in the freedom and love of the Lord!  I lead my clients with compassion, patience, & the Word of God. As a former pastor’s wife, I have a special place in my heart for pastors & their families. I also have a deep understanding of the impact of disabilities  on individuals & their loved ones. I am a certified Prepare/Enrich Counselor & I also teach counselees how to develop healthy relational attachment styles.

In my free time, I enjoying reading on my porch while having a cup of coffee and we also enjoy traveling.

I offer a free 15-30 minute initial phone consultation and I am available for in-person and online appointments Monday through Saturday, days and evenings.

Lamentations 3:22-24 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,  for his compassions never fail.
 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
    therefore I will wait for him.”

Provider details

Website

https://www.riverhouseministriesinc.org/

Clinician's Sex/Gender

Female

Handicap Accessible

No

Cities

  • Big Lake
  • Monticello
  • Buffalo
  • Becker
  • Elk River

Counties

  • Sherburne
  • Wright
  • Benton
  • Stearns
  • Anoka

ZIPs

  • 55309
  • 55313
  • 55008
  • 55301
  • 55320

Teleheath

Yes

Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth

  • AL
  • AK
  • AR
  • CA
  • CO

Individual Sessions

  • 50-60 min

Other Sessions

  • Couples Sessions
  • Family Sessions
  • Telehealth

Psychological Testing

No

Ages

  • Child (6-11)
  • Preteen (11-12)
  • Adolescent (13-17)
  • Adult (18-70)
  • Senior (70+)

Special Populations

  • Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
  • Disabled
  • Ministry Leaders
  • Healthcare Workers
  • Vets

Talk Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Mindfulness
  • Other
  • Person-Centered
  • Eclectic

Experiential Therapies

  • Art Therapy
  • Play Therapy

Strengths

  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Work Issues
  • Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement

Yes

Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position

Yes

Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session

Yes

Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?

Yes

What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?

  • Solution focused approach

How direct is your approach with patients?

  • I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient

Cost Per Session

Individual Sessions

60 min 100.00

Do you accept payment plans

No

Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment

No

Educational History

    • School:Andersonville Theological Seminary
    • Degree:Masters Degree
    • School:Northwestern College
    • Degree:Undergrad

Years In Practice

2

License Numbers

    • Name:State License
    • Number:23468
    • State:
      • MN

Professional Associations

  • AACC
  • Other

Professional Associations Other

National Christian Counselors Association
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