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Carrie Hunter

Carrie Hunter

LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual

Welcome! I'm Carrie! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience in the field for 8 years. I am committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards emotional well-being. I specialize in providing support to young adults dealing with trauma, managing stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, self-esteem, and relationship issues. In addition, my sessions focuses on guiding you through understanding and processing challenges, enhancing self-awareness, and promoting emotional well-being.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then take time to get to know each other and better understand why you are seeking therapy in more detail. Collaboratively, we will identify your goals and explore what you want to get out of your sessions. We will spend time during the first couple of sessions building rapport as I value and believe establishing a good therapeutic relationship will help with the process and journey. We will start where you feel comfortable and I encourage you to lead the conversation and explore whatever thoughts or feelings are most pressing for them. My approach is all about meeting you where you are and helping you take those courageous steps toward the life you truly want to live.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe one of my greatest strengths is my deep sense of compassion. I genuinely care about the well-being of each individual I work with, and I'm committed to creating a safe and supportive space where they feel heard, understood, and valued. My compassion allows me to connect with my clients on a deeper level, empathize with their struggles, and provide the encouragement and support they need to navigate life's challenges. It's not just about offering guidance or solutions, it's about walking alongside my clients with empathy and understanding as they journey toward healing and growth.

About Carrie Hunter

Licensed in

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Compassion Focused

I utilized Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in my practice to help individuals cultivate compassion for themselves and others, particularly in the context of emotional difficulties, shame, and self-criticism.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I primarily use this type of therapy to emphasizes the client's capacity for self-awareness, self-direction, and personal growth. I aim to create a warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where the client feels accepted, understood, and valued. I like to support my clients in accessing their own internal resources, strengths, and capacities for self-direction.

Strength-Based

I implement this an approach as it helps to focus on identifying and leveraging an individual's strengths, resources, and resilience to promote healing and personal growth. I often encourage you to draw on their strengths, resilience, and past successes to navigate difficult situations.

Interpersonal

I have done prior training in IPT. I use IPT with clients to help with current interpersonal issues, conflicts, and interactions that are relevant to the client's goals and emotional well-being. I will work with you to identify and express their emotions related to interpersonal experiences while also validating feelings and explore how unexpressed emotions may be contributing to relationship difficulties.