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What if you could feel better faster than you expected? Hi, I’m Carrie Houseman, LMHC, with over 15 years of experience helping clients overcome anxiety, trauma, and difficult relationship patterns. I specialize in evidence-based approaches, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy, that help people calm intense emotions and move forward with clarity. My approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on real change. Clients often begin learning tools in the very first session that help them regain emotional balance, build confidence, and create healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
Your first session is an opportunity to finally speak openly about what has been weighing on your mind. Many clients arrive feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward. This is a safe, supportive space where you can share your story freely and begin to feel understood. We will talk about the challenges that led you to counseling, the experiences that shaped you, and what you would like to see change in your life. I may ask a few questions about your background and goals so I can better understand your strengths and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Many clients leave their first session feeling lighter, more hopeful, and clearer about the path ahead. I also provide practical tools you can begin using immediately to calm intense emotions, manage stress, and regain a sense of control and confidence. Real change often begins with one honest conversation.
I'm not just another chat therapist. I specialize in CREATING CHANGE using powerful evidence-based approaches such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Emotional Freedom Technique, and somatic techniques that help calm the nervous system. Clients often report gaining meaningful insight and practical emotional regulation skills early in therapy. My background includes mobile crisis work providing emergency in-home evaluations and support for individuals and families during extremely difficult situations. This experience allows me to remain calm, focused, and effective even when emotions feel overwhelming. I also have extensive experience helping couples improve communication and conflict management, including facilitating marriage retreats for couples in crisis and providing follow-up relationship trainings. My goal is not only for clients to feel heard, but to leave sessions stronger, more hopeful, and equipped with tools they can use immediately
Exhausted from overgiving and losing yourself along the way? I work with women from all walks of life navigating ADHD, identity struggles, and emotional burnout. I especialy have success with highly intelligent women who are ambitious and creative. Many have poured themselves into love and service to others, only to feel disconnected from who they are. Together, we rebuild clarity, confidence, and help you find joy again—sometimes for the first time.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Need help NOW?!? Using techniques such as Tapping/EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) I can provide results and empowerment quickly and effectively. I can usually see you within 72 hours and will provide take-a-way skills to help you manage your emotions immediately.
Family Therapy
I have experience in helping families go from frustrated and embattled to calm and confident. You will be provided with simple steps that can create change from the very first session. I have facilitated retreats for couples in crisis throughout the USA. If you are looking for more than positive platitudes and encouragements to "try date nights", you have come to the right place.
Trauma-Focused CBT
If you have experienced a single traumatic event or a lifetime of traumatic events, there is hope for you. Many clients report significant relief after just 1 session of A.R.T. (accelerated resolution therapy). I will work with you to resolve traumatic memories and learn new ways of feeling safe and confident in the world. I also utilize TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which is especially helpful for children who have experienced molestation or other traumatic events. I am confident in my ability to lead you and your family from the initial shock and overwhelm to a place of confidence and calm. This protocol has proven successful for thousands of families throughout the world.
Psychoeducation
I am able to provide insights in to how your mind and body function and interact with your emotional state. This is a starting point of being enlightened, aware and empowered.
3 ratings with written reviews
October 24, 2025
Carrie is a wonderful therapist who genuinely cares about her patients. She listens with compassion and makes me feel truly heard and supported in my well-being.
April 11, 2025
so refreshing :)
April 7, 2025
Carrie was very professional. We have made a plan for treatment and I look forward to our next session.