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Therapy for women in McKinney Texas

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THERAPY AND WELLNESS

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​Läka (lah-ka), verb: Swedish for Heal

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy at Laka Therapy and Wellness

 

What therapeutic modalities do you use for trauma and anxiety?

I utilize an integrative blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and mindfulness-based practices. This clinical approach is grounded in humanistic and person-centered therapy, ensuring that your unique needs dictate the pace of your healing.

 

Where are your counseling services located?

Laka Therapy and Wellness provides professional counseling services for women. We offer in-person therapy sessions in McKinney, Texas, as well as secure telehealth sessions for clients living throughout the state of Texas.

 

 

What is your clinical credentialing?

Annie Carmichael is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate) in the state of Texas, clinically supervised by Dr. Kirsten Kram, LPC-S.

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meet the therapist

Annie Carmichael
LPC-Associate

Annie Carmichael LPC Associate specializing in trauma-informed therapy for women in McKinney, Texas

Hello, I’m Annie Carmichael, LPC-Associate. I understand how easy it is to feel overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck when navigating life's heaviest seasons. At Laka Therapy and Wellness, I provide a compassionate, safe space specifically designed for women to process past wounds and reclaim their peace.

 

My therapeutic approach is integrative, holistic, and deeply collaborative. Grounded in humanistic and person-centered values, I blend evidence-based frameworks like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills with mindfulness and somatic-informed techniques. Together, we look at the whole picture—mind, body, and spirit—to replace exhausting coping loops with authentic, sustainable healing.

 

Whether you are navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, or picking up the pieces after life transitions, you do not have to carry it alone. Let’s work together to build a path forward that feels like you again.

About

Video Transcript Summary: Meet Annie Carmichael, LPC-Associate, and learn about the integrative, holistic therapy services provided for women at Laka Therapy and Wellness in McKinney, Texas.

I have experience helping women with the following:

• Anxiety & Panic attacks

• Catastrophic Thinking & Ruminating Thoughts

• Depression

• Sexual Assault

• Disordered Eating

• Body Image Issues

• Childhood Abuse

• Substance Use & Addiction

• Many types of Trauma

• Grief & Loss

• Parenting Kids with Special Needs  

• Low Self Esteem

• Religious Recovery & Religious Trauma 

• Pregnancy Loss

​• Chronic illness, complex medical issues

• ADHD

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"The healer you have been looking for is your own courage to know and love yourself completely"

 

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Services

 

At Laka Therapy and Wellness, women are offered a safe and supportive space where they feel empowered to explore what's not working in their lives and to create effective solutions to move toward a life of peace and joy.

 

 

 

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Annie Carmichael, LPC-Associate is clinically supervised by Dr. Kirsten Kram, LPC-S. Providing holistic, trauma-informed therapy for women in McKinney, Texas and via secure telehealth statewide. © 2026 Laka Therapy and Wellness.

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