- DBT skills
- Mindfulness therapy
- Motivational interviewing
About Carrie
Carrie Kinder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 15 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. She also lists blended family issues among her focus areas, helping people adjust to new household roles and shifting family routines.
Carrie uses straightforward, skills-based help. She draws on methods like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused work to address emotional overwhelm and problematic behaviors. Sessions often include practical strategies for managing stress, reducing impulsive responses, and improving communication at home.
She pays attention to how life transitions change responsibilities and relationships. That includes becoming a stepparent, negotiating co-parenting with an ex, or handling loyalty conflicts. Carrie helps people name priorities, set boundaries, and make step-by-step plans to change everyday interactions.
The work balances short-term goals and deeper processing. Some meetings focus on immediate coping skills and problem-solving. Others look at past hurt and patterns that keep repeating, using trauma-informed techniques when needed.
Carrie encourages mindful practices and decision-focused conversations to support lasting change. She also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, addiction, isolation, and questions about life purpose. To begin, readers are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Carrie draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-focused methods to address intense emotions and the aftermath of distressing events. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Trauma-focused work helps people process painful memories and reduce their hold on daily life.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change. That approach centers on drawing out what matters to the person and building small, achievable steps toward goals. Together, these approaches allow for both problem-focused work and deeper exploration when it is needed, and Carrie will collaborate with each person to find the best mix based on goals and preferences.
For practical matters, confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow brief check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people choose whether to be on camera or not, which can make certain meetings feel simpler. Licensed professionals can adapt tasks and skill practice to work effectively through distance-based sessions, helping clients apply new strategies in everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictions. She also lists blended family issues and related topics such as caregiver stress and communication problems.
What is her approach or style in sessions?
She uses skills-based methods including Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside trauma-focused work. Sessions mix practical coping strategies with deeper processing as needed.
How much experience does she have?
Carrie has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma recovery, and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.