Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) in Ohio with Supervisory Designation; Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC-CS) in Ohio with Supervisory Designation; Certified in Critical Incident Stress Management through UMBC/ICISF; Certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA; Consultant in Training for EMDR through EMDRIA.
Carla Urbanas is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory designation and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. She is certified in EMDR and is a certified Paramedic in Ohio.
She specializes in working with police, fire, and military personnel, critical incident stress debriefings, and trauma. With 25 years of experience as a counselor and over 30 years in the mental health field, she enjoys her clinical work in private practice with a broad spectrum of clients.
Her other areas of expertise include substance abuse/dependence, codependency, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, marital issues, family issues, and other mood disorders.
In addition to her prominent work as a therapist, Carla is the owner and practice manager of Professional Counseling Services of Ohio, LLC. She currently serves on the board of directors of The Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. She is the clinical consultant for several local peer support teams and regularly presents on topics such as EMDR, CISM, and peer support. Her presentation topics also include working with public safety and military personnel, stress management, substance use issues, grief/loss, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Carla Urbanas takes an interactive, solution-focused approach. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She also regularly utilizes EMDR with clients as needed and desired. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and achieve their desired personal growth.
Each therapist brings unique specializations and approaches to serve our diverse client needs.
