Carmen Rudd Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate

Carmen Rudd, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, License number P020686 is practicing under the supervision of Lisa Williams (North Carolina, LCSW, C006049) at Miracles Counseling Centers.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training to become supervisors. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases, which means that, when working with them, you are getting the time and expertise of multiple therapists in your treatment.

A first session involves getting to know one another and completing an initial assessment. This assessment helps me create a plan for your treatment and goals. It is very informal and is very helpful to starting therapy together! I simply ask some questions and explore the issues you're experiencing so I can more fully understand why you're in therapy.

My approach involves using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I believe how we think about and process events is important, and I like to work on this while introducing mindfulness techniques. With younger clients, I use more art and play therapy techniques. With specific goals, I will use Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change Model.

I am not judgmental, and you can bring all of your views, thoughts, and opinions to the session. I value different perspectives and I always keep in mind that YOU are the expert of YOU. I ask many open-ended questions with an exploratory manner. People are very comfortable talking with me, as I am a highly empathic listener. I strike a great balance of listening and "working."

I have experience providing therapeutic services to children and teens in school settings, and have also worked with college students as a career counselor, designed groups for women who have experienced traumatic events, and am currently a volunteer crisis counselor.