Dr. Michael Carney Verified Provider

Dr. Michael Carney, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC, LBSW is an Arlington therapist providing individual, couples and family therapy in Texas. He specializes in relationship repair, addiction concerns, depression, life transitions and communication challenges for teens, adults and seniors.

Dr. Carney works with high confidentiality populations including first responders, pilots, and professionals with security clearances. He is in network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare, and offers a sliding scale for financial challenges.

Couples and Family Therapy in Arlington

Dr. Carney’s core focus is helping couples and families navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and improve communication. He brings advanced training in Gottman Couples Therapy and Bowen Family Systems and is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator and AAMFT Clinical Fellow with a PhD in marriage and family therapy from Texas Wesleyan University.

Sessions integrate evidence based modalities like CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Narrative Therapy to address marital conflict, infidelity, codependency, parenting challenges, and separation concerns. Treatment emphasizes structured conversations, emotion regulation skills, and practical strategies that target both immediate stressors and deeper relational patterns.

Addiction and Compulsive Behavior Support

Dr. Carney offers specialized care for substance use, compulsive sexual behavior, pornography concerns, and other addictive patterns. Using Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and trauma focused approaches, he helps clients understand triggers, develop coping skills, and work toward sustainable recovery.