About Stanley
Stanley Carlson helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, anger, depression, grief, parenting strain, and problems with self-esteem. He also works with career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Stanley takes a direct but compassionate approach so people feel heard and supported from the start.
Stanley is a LIMHP - Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner - with 25 years of clinical experience in Nebraska. He meets people where they are and adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs.
How Stanley works
That means sessions are shaped around what matters most to the client, not a fixed checklist. In sessions he uses practical methods that help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Techniques include client-centered listening, cognitive tools to reframe thoughts, emotional work to repair important relationships, and trauma-focused methods when needed.
He also uses motivational interviewing to build commitment to change. Stanley aims for clear goals and small steps that fit daily life. He guides people through grief, addiction recovery, anger management, and parenting stress with straightforward support.
He pays attention to issues like codependency, control problems, isolation, and life purpose. People can connect with Stanley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Stanley lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Stanley works with
The areas below are the ones Stanley selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LIMHP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Nebraska |
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Online support options
How Stanley’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says. Online sessions use that same attention to help clients feel understood and to clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practiced between sessions and reviewed during a video or phone call. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift emotional patterns in close relationships, and the therapist uses guided conversation to notice interaction styles and try new responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Stanley will discuss options and tailor methods to a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide which techniques to emphasize and when to introduce them during treatment.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into everyday life.
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A practical next step
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