About Karlie

Therapist

Karlie Jager Stewart, M.S., LPC, RPT, NCC

Karlie is a graduate from the University of North Texas, with a Master's degree in Counseling. UNT has frequently been ranked among the top counselor preparation programs in the nation and the best in Texas. Like Teri, she is privileged to have been able to study at and work with faculty and staff who remain at the forefront of Play Therapy research and training. Karlie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist (RPT), and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has been a part of Teri Mills-Manuel Counseling since 2017.

Karlie has extensive experience working with children, and wholeheartedly believes in the power of early intervention to set kids up for the best chances for success in later life. She believes that everyone has an innate capacity to grow, flourish, and connect deeply with others. She believes that everyone is purposely designed by God to be in relationship with others, and to be fully known within those relationships. 

She places an emphasis on understanding each client’s unique experiences and family dynamics to discover how they affect their personality and development. Karlie believes that there is always room for repair and redemption within every person. With this in mind, she views her role as a counselor as one who provides the client with the opportunity to gain personal insight and to understand their relationships within their social environment. This is done through an encouraging, trust-filled, and collaborative relationship.

Karlie lives in the Dallas area with her husband, Spencer. They enjoy traveling, cooking, spending time outside, and being around people they love.

Education

University of North Texas

M.S. in Counseling

Oklahoma State University

B.S. Human Development and Family Sciences