Carlie Tise, LMSW

Hey there! I'm Carlie, an LMSW Associate Therapist at Louis Laves-Webb and Associates.

There are a million and one reasons someone might seek out therapy—and whatever your reason is, I'm really glad you're here.

In sessions with me, you can expect a sense of steadiness, honesty, and emotional capacity. I'm deeply passionate about trauma work and identity exploration, and I view the therapeutic relationship itself as central to healing and growth. I've said in the past that my favorite clients are the ones who've been told they "feel too much" or "are too much." And I aim to offer a grounded, "you won't push me away" presence—especially for those who have felt rejected, minimized, or emotionally managed in the past.

Much of the suffering we experience as adults is rooted in our past and family-of-origin dynamics. My goal is to help you identify these patterns so you can begin transforming shame and confusion into self-protection and compassion. This insight-oriented work connects present-day symptoms, attachment patterns, and defenses to their origins, creating space for greater clarity, context, and self-understanding. I also believe that inner child and parts-informed approaches can be powerful tools in tempering feelings of self-hatred, anxiety, and self-estrangement – allowing us to come back to ourselves.

I earned my bachelor's degree with a double major in psychology and sociology from Whitman College, a small liberal arts school in Washington state, and my Master of Social Work from Texas State University. My background includes crisis mental health and supporting survivors of sexual/domestic violence and online privacy violations – so, I'm comfortable sitting with intensity and leaning in rather than pulling away. I especially enjoy working with adolescents, new moms, big personalities, folks who have experienced sexual violence or trauma, the LGBTQIA+ community, the chronic illnesses community (I'm Type 1 Diabetic!), folks struggling with anxiety, and anyone navigating complicated family dynamics.

Outside of sessions, you can usually find me thrifting, taking portraits of family and friends, community organizing, or exploring the landscape of Far West Texas.

I consider myself someone who can hold hard truths and complexity without withdrawing. There's room for all of you in this work. So, if you're considering therapy, please reach out – you don't have to navigate this alone.