Hi! I am Carrie Houseman, Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 15 years and qualified supervisor for over 5. My passion is empowering clients to overcome their frustrations and self doubts to live a fulfilling life of joy and confidence. I seek continual training in the latest evidence based methods so that I can provide clients with the most effective techniques available. I enjoy hearing the background stories of my clients so that I can understand where they come from and what their hopes are for the future.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session we will explore your current situation- the struggles that led you to counseling. You will also have the opportunity to share significant life events that you believe to be significant in your healing. My goal is to create a safe place for you to share your story. I hope to inspire you to begin dreaming of what you would like to have different in your life. You will be provided with take-a-way skills in the very first session you can use to help lower the intensity of negative emotions and increase feelings of peace and confidence.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I truly understand pain and discouragement. I can meet you where you are emotionally and am able to guide you with confidence towards a brighter future. I have worked in mobile crisis, meeting with clients in crisis in their homes to evaluate the level of their crisis and provide them with the encouragement and information they need to move towards solutions. I have also facilitated marriage retreats for couples in crisis and provided follow up trainings on all areas of relationships including conflict management.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with individuals who have lost their confidence and direction. It is amazing to share their guide in forgiving their own weakness and moving forward with skills and confidence to live an amazing life of their own design. I especially enjoy empowering women and girls who struggle to discover their own voice, their own unique gifts and their amazing power to find a path of contentment, safety and joy. I also enjoy helping couples in conflict find ways to overcome their wounds from the past and discover their ability to resolve conflicts and ultimately learn to love and be loved.
About Carrie Houseman
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
There are times when you are facing a highly distressing situation and need to find emotional stability immediately and need to work towards solutions quickly. I use methods such as Tapping/EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and A.R.T. (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) which can provide relief and empowerment quickly and effectively.
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.