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Carson Eckard

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

As a queer, transgender clinician, I provide a safe, affirming space for anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity exploration. My flexible, warm approach blends CBT, mindfulness, play, and creative techniques to honor your story and help you grow with confidence.

Your story is an adventure, full of challenges and discoveries. In a safe, affirming space, I help you navigate anxiety, trauma, or identity questions, build resilience, and step forward into a life that feels more joyful, authentic, and true to you.

My approach to therapy

I support clients exploring gender, sexuality, and identity while navigating trauma or experiences of rejection. Using playful, creative, and integrative methods, therapy becomes a journey of discovery, building resilience, confidence, and a stronger connection to your authentic self. My ideal client may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past trauma and is searching for a safe, affirming space to explore their experiences. They may be questioning identity, navigating transitions, or struggling with belonging, especially if they are LGBTQ+, transgender, non-binary, neurodivergent, or facing systemic barriers. They want to feel accepted and supported while gaining tools to manage stress, build resilience, and heal. Together, we work toward feeling grounded, authentic, and confident, moving beyond survival into a life of joy, peace, and fulfillment.

What you can expect from me

Therapy with me is an adventure in self-discovery. Using play, creative expression, and nature, we explore your experiences. I integrate DBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed, and strengths-based techniques virtually to help you grow with curiosity and confidence.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Man
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Open Minded, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Thomas Jefferson University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey, Pennsylvania)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Geisinger, The Health Plan

Carson Eckard accepts Aetna and 5 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    LGBTQIA+
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play, Unified Protocol (UP), Narrative Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English
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