testimonials

“I have been seeing Carla for about eight months. I was having issues about intimacy and aging that were affecting my relationship with my wife. She has helped me significantly in developing better ways to communicate and recognize the sources of my issues and how to address them. I can highly recommend her, especially for those of us getting along in years.” - March 4, 2024

“I am a caregiver for my spouse and have been a client of Carla’s for over two years.Her calm compassionate advice has given me coping techniques for stress, increased my own self awareness , and improved my outlook for my mental health in the future.” - March 4, 2024

What People Are Saying

“I began seeing Carla Cravens while I was taking care of my husband who was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. My stress level was very high as he was becoming less and less the man I’d married. I was able to relax for an hour and talk to someone who was very supportive and not judgmental when I felt I was failing as a care giver. When my husband died after a short, rapid decline, Carla began to help me navigate this new life without the love of my life and to deal with a separate family issue. I look forward to our sessions and the help I am receiving.” - March 4, 2024

— anonymous

“The patience and wealth of experience Carla brings to each of our sessions together is wonderful. Her insightful comments regarding issues I raise and helpful responses to questions I ask are refreshing. After each session, I always feel it was time very well spent.” - March 5, 2024

— anonymous

“Carla Cravens is a wise woman and has profoundly impacted my life as my therapist. Life does have its challenges, especially as we age. We lose friends and family to illness and disease, our good health can turn, life is inevitably a salad of sweet and sour. Carla supports me as I face these rough spots with grace and sometimes levity. I am grateful for our sessions together and the tools I am learning from her.”- March 7, 2024

— anonymous

After suffering through multiple deaths in my family and ending a 20-year marriage, Carla assisted me with the recovery and processing of the grief and the transition out of my marriage. - March 10, 2024

  • “Carla and I had our first counseling session ten years ago. She was the first person in my life to provide professional care. I desperately needed someone to help me after my last bipolar 1 psychotic breakdown. I lost my long nursing career of forty years due to my illness disrupting my work as a staff nurse at the patients bedside. Carla met me after a short stay at our local psychiatric hospital. I’ve benefited tremendously because of the hard work which we’ve done together. She is a holistic leader and healer. She uses cognitive behavior therapy as a treatment and gives spiritual support. I’ve reached a level of healing, growth and full recovery. I’m happily retired and living a full life doing things that I enjoy. My husband believes that Carla is the most important reason that I’m doing so well. My success is that I have transitioned into a large role of helping those who are suffering and or have recovered from mental health problems. I’m a leader in the mental health community in Champaign- Urbana, IL.” - March 9, 2024

  • Carla is an extremely knowledgeable and skillful counselor. She has helped me understand the impact that an unstable childhood had on my adult life. Our work together is giving me a variety of tools and strategies to cope with life in a more positive and satisfying way. - March 11th, 2024

  • I highly recommend Carla Cravens as an exceptional therapist. With her attentive listening, compassionate nature, and wealth of experience, she creates a safe space for clients to explore their concerns. Her kind guidance, rooted in self-compassion, helps individuals make peace with themselves and their life situations. Her age brings a unique perspective that fosters relatability and understanding. In summary, Carla is a nurturing guide on the journey to healing and self-discovery.

    March 29, 2024

  • “Carla is an attentive listener and asks insightful questions leading to better understanding on both sides. She's an excellent therapist.” 4/5/24

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