Carvan Walker , LPC

Carvan Lorraine Carter Walker practices in Meridian, Mississippi, and brings 19 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned an Education Specialist degree in Counseling (Ed.S), a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MS), and a Bachelor of Social Work. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - a credential that indicates advanced training and licensure to provide counseling - and she also holds licensure as a social worker in the state of Mississippi. Additionally, she is a Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Therapist, reflecting specialized training for providing care through remote methods.

Her professional background spans work with substance use and abuse, adolescent issues, school counseling, adults, the elderly, and marriage and couples counseling. Carvan integrates solution-focused and humanistic perspectives, prioritizing the client’s strengths and personal values as the foundation for change. She often uses narrative practices to help people reframe life stories and uncover resources that support growth.

In sessions she acts as a guide, collaborating with clients to identify goals and develop practical steps toward resolution. A central aim of her work is to help clients build a reliable "mental health toolbox" - a set of skills and strategies that transform painful experiences into stepping stones for future development and goal attainment.

Approaches and Online Care

Carvan Walker draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the therapist’s warm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on helping individuals explore their feelings and values so they can move toward self-directed change; it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and personal growth. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Narrative therapy invites clients to examine the stories they tell about themselves, separate problems from identity, and create alternative narratives that highlight strengths and resilience.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carvan collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so therapy aligns with the client’s values and life context.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, and access therapists from different locations while working toward meaningful change.