Therapy for women in McKinney Texas

THERAPY AND WELLNESS
Läka
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.

meet the therapist
Annie Carmichael
LPC-Associate

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.

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

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