LMFT, 12 years of experience
Welcome. If you’re feeling frozen, avoidant, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply unsure of how to move forward, you’re not alone — and therapy can help. Many people seek support when thoughts begin to spiral, when the inner critic grows loud, or when stress leads to worrisome behaviors or settles into the body as irritability, fatigue, sleep issues, or physical tension. I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, specialized in the treatment of trauma, who helps people break free from the cycles that keep them stuck. My work focuses on resolving long-standing patterns, untangling internal conflicts, and reconnecting you with a sense of clarity, meaning, and vitality.
Our work together begins with collaboration. During your first session, we’ll review your intake, talk through your history and symptoms, and complete a thorough assessment. From there, we’ll co-create a treatment plan with clear, measurable goals so we both stay accountable to your progress. I focus on helping you understand not just what you’re experiencing, but why, including how your body responds to stress, trauma, or internalized narratives. Our sessions become a space to build insight, develop new patterns, and get unstuck in ways that feel sustainable and empowering. If you’re ready for growth, healing, and grounded support, I’m here to help you move toward the life you want.
I show up authentically — rooted in my middle-class upbringing within a multicultural, blended family that includes generations of Veterans, First Responders, homemakers, and blue-collar workers. Clients often describe me as collaborative, grounded, direct when needed, and deeply empathic. My studies at Antioch University Los Angeles, a social-justice-oriented program, shaped my commitment to inclusivity and my skill set as an ally. I weave an eclectic, trauma-informed framework that includes: • CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS • EMDR, trauma reprocessing, and resourcing • Mindfulness and somatic awareness • Narrative therapy, schema, and identity exploration • Jungian-oriented , Existential, and expressive arts approaches If desired, I support clients in recognizing how history, culture, systems, and personal narratives have influenced their beliefs, relationships, and sense of self. Together, we explore what has shaped you — and what no longer needs to lead your story.
I work with adults, teens, and couples who are ready to explore patterns, address trauma, and create meaningful change. I provide care to a diverse range of clients, including: • First Responders, frontline workers, and their families navigating acute or chronic stress, trauma exposure, burnout, identity challenges, or the emotional toll of high-impact roles • Individuals impacted by cancer, chronic illness, or medical trauma, as well as caregivers supporting loved ones through complex health journeys • Creatives and highly imaginative individuals navigating emotional depth, identity, expression, and the vulnerabilities inherent in creative work • Neurodivergent clients (ADHD, Autism-spectrum traits, gifted/perceptive thinkers) seeking self-understanding, adaptive coping strategies, and relief from shame, misattunement, or past invalidation • LGBTQIA+ clients, including transgender and gender-expansive individuals, who are exploring identity, navigating transitions, healing from experiences of othering, or seeking a therapeutic environment that is affirming, inclusive, and attuned to the impact of marginalization • Clients in polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous (ENM), or other relationship-diverse structures seeking support with communication, attachment needs, boundaries, identity exploration, or navigating societal stigma within their relational systems • Individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, self-criticism, identity questions, relationship challenges, or feeling “stuck” or disconnected in life. I do not provide psychological testing or court/custody evaluations. My background includes specialized training in trauma treatment for civilians, Veterans, & First Responders. My clinical professional experience spans county behavioral health, mobile crisis response, court-based programs, medical and cancer support settings, foster/youth programs, residential and outpatient treatment centers for eating disorders and substance use, and group practice working with teens, transitional-age youth, adults, couples, and families. If you’re ready to begin this work, I look forward to supporting you.
I am fully trained in EMDR and use this modality daily for a variety of concerns — from reprocessing acute or complex trauma to addressing past adversities and core-belief-shaping experiences. EMDR can also support resourcing desired change (e.g., “I want to feel confident before a work presentation”). My approach prioritizes safety, pacing, and transparency. I inform clients at each step, explaining the “what” and “why” of EMDR. Many clients seek me specifically for EMDR, and upon request (and my review), I may provide EMDR as supplemental therapy for individuals who wish to continue ongoing treatment with another therapist.
ACT is a modality I use daily. As an evolution of CBT, ACT helps increase psychological flexibility by connecting you with your values, broadening perspective, and accessing internal strengths to get unstuck. I provide psychoeducation and can offer worksheets, guided exercises, and ACT-aligned homework when desired.
Mindfulness can take many forms. My orientation is gentle, supportive, and experiential — often incorporating grounding, breathwork, visualization, guided meditation, or focused awareness. I may also provide resources for between-session practice (e.g., apps, worksheets, videos, or personalized prompts). Mindfulness builds the internal awareness necessary for change, growth, and healing.
My BA in Liberal Studies with concentrations in creative writing and psychology cultivated a deep connection to the humanities and a curiosity about meaning, identity, and the human experience. My study of myth, symbolism, life-death-life cycles, patterns, and the cosmos often informs a client-requested existential lens. I draw inspiration from Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Carl Sagan, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Viktor Frankl, and others. This approach is used when appropriate and is secondary to primary evidence-based modalities (e.g., EMDR, ACT, CBT, DBT, IFS).
I am a solution-oriented thinker and support clients who want efficient, focused work to improve well-being. This modality allows us to identify strengths, highlight what’s already working, and move toward concrete, actionable change. My approach is eclectic and always client-centered, tailored to your unique needs and goals.
10 ratings with written reviews
July 11, 2025
She was very client centered and helped me think and make connections for myself. As a clinician also, it felt good to be in this seat and feel heard, respected and understood.
May 20, 2025
Carrie has been life-changing. After years of therapy and hospitalizations, I finally feel heard, safe, and supported. She’s equipped me with tools I use every day, and her steady encouragement has helped me grow in ways I didn’t think were possible. People around me have noticed the change, and more importantly, I feel it. For the first time, I’m truly making progress. I can’t recommend her enough.
May 14, 2025
Always a positive experience with her even when dealing with the hard stuff. Really like her as my therapist.