Carlie — Aligned Counseling & Consulting

Hi, I’m Carlie

*I’m so glad you’re here*
Call me a sucker for happy endings, but I love helping people find healing & excel in life.
Growing up an athlete, I learned young to push through discomfort for the wins. I found fulfillment taking underclassmen under my wing and teaching them tricks to gain confidence.
In college, I mentored students who frequently shared about their family trauma, high anxiety and lack of direction in life. I knew I should be a therapist when I started reading books on how to heal from trauma instead of studying for my bio exam.

My Specialties

How can I best support you?

I believe that you are far more capable than you give yourself credit for.

The body is incredible and it knows how to heal itself. When was the last time you had to tell that bruise on your knee to heal or that stress sore in your mouth to clear? Your body is powerful! And so is your brain.

You may be avoiding it, but something inside is telling you something is off. Maybe it’s that pit in your stomach, your racing heart or your antsy hands. Give yourself the gift of exploring your symptoms, establishing trust with yourself, and allowing yourself to heal. That’s the work we do in the therapy room.

“Your dream is worth fighting for, and while you’re not in control of what life throws at you, you are in control of the fight.”

— Rachel Hollis

GET TO KNOW ME

Favorite local coffee shops

Lux, Lolas and Berdenas

In session, you’ll find that I always

Find a reason to use the white board

Favorite sport

Basketball

The book I recommend to every client

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Favorite self-care activity

Walking with a podcast in my ear

Other loves

Party planning, Madewell denim and pump up jams

Education & Credentials

Masters in Counseling, GCU, 2018
Bachelors in Psychology, GCU, 2013
Arizona Approved Clinical Supervisor

Certified EMDR Therapist
EMDRIA Approved Consultant
NBCC Approved Credit Provider with Mindemics

What People Are Saying

“Carlie is a thoughtful clinician and well equipped to help clients navigate matters of trauma, emotional distress, and relationships. You’re likely to find that it’s easy to open up to her. Highly recommend!”

— Elaine Evans, MS, LPC

“Carlie Rouse, LPC-S, MS, is a valued colleague specializing in helping clients improve their relationships with their mind, career, and connections. She teaches essential coping and communication skills and uses EMDR for deeper healing. Highly recommended!”

— Dr. Chelsea Matteson

“Carlie is deeply committed to those she serves and has a remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed and heard. Carlie and her team are a great option if you are looking for a trauma-informed therapist!”

— Erin Regan, LMSW, PMH-C

FAQs

Schedule a free consultation and let’s sync calendars to book. Submit an inquiry form here or email me at carlie@aligned-counseling.com
My rate is $250 for a 50-minute session together.
EMDR helps us process past experiences of burnout, address negative self-beliefs (“I can’t handle it,” “I’m worthless,” etc) and build new supportive neuropathways in your brain.
I would describe myself as approachable, direct and down-to-earth. I’m going to tell you what you need to hear, but I’ll be nice about it. I also prefer sitting with a cup of coffee and occasionally criss-cross applesauce in sessions!

Are we besties yet?

Don’t wait any longer.

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Hi, I’m Carlie