Carvan Walker , LPC

Carvan Lorraine Carter Walker brings nearly two decades of experience in the mental health field to her work in Meridian, Mississippi. She holds an Education Specialist degree in Counseling (Ed.S), a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MS), and a Bachelor of Social Work. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a licensed social worker in Mississippi, she combines clinical training with practical experience to support clients across the lifespan.

Carvan is also a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Therapist - a credential that reflects specialized training in delivering therapy remotely. Her background includes work with substance use and abuse, adolescent concerns, school counseling, adults, older adults, and couples and marriage counseling. She practices from a humanistic, solution-focused stance and emphasizes clients' strengths as a foundation for change.

Narrative practice is a central tool in her approach, helping clients name their values and skills and reframe painful experiences as sources of learning and growth. Carvan guides people in building a practical mental health toolbox so they can move toward their goals, using lessons from past challenges as stepping stones rather than stumbling blocks.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Carvan uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions. This approach helps people clarify values and build self-directed solutions for concerns such as relationship struggles, self-esteem, and life transitions.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT emphasizes concrete strategies that can be practiced between sessions and applied to everyday situations.

Narrative therapy is another key element of her work, inviting clients to rewrite the stories they tell about themselves so past difficulties become sources of learning rather than defining tragedies. This method can be useful for trauma, grief, identity questions, and rebuilding a sense of agency.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Carvan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors care rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, stay connected during life changes, and receive consistent support regardless of location.