Teri Carlson

Therapy works best when it feels real. We’ll talk about the hard stuff, but we can also laugh, be honest, and make space for all the parts of you that don’t usually get airtime.

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If you’ve ever felt like the “odd one out,” the “too much,” or the “not enough,” you’re in the right place. I work with people who have carried the weight of trauma, shame, or self-doubt —from painful family relationships, identity-based rejection, body image struggles, managing ADHD, or just trying to survive in the world.

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My approach is trauma-informed, body-positive, and radically non-judgmental. That means we’ll go at your pace, honor your boundaries, and work together to create a space where all parts of you are welcome. And we might even laugh sometimes because life is funny.

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My approach is eclectic - it’s important to work on how we got to this point and how to manage with a balanced mix of addressing the source of mental health concerns and evidence-based tools to address them. My primary modalities are psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), expressive techniques (art, music, etc.), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness approaches.

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I hold a Masters in Social Work from Indiana University and a Bachelors in English and Sociology from the University of Dayton. I obtained clinical experience working with adults and teens in the Louisville area from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds. I’ve helped develop therapy networks in Louisville for LGBTQIA+ practitioners, and I prioritize inclusivity in the therapy environment.

Teri Carlson is practicing under the supervision of Jennifer Owens, LCSW, IMHP #3889