About Carrie

Carrie Ellis is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and ADHD. Her tone is warm and interactive and she aims to treat people with respect and compassion.

Carrie uses a mix of person-centered and attachment-based ideas alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR to address trauma-related concerns.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small steps that build confidence. Her background includes five years of clinical practice working with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and issues linked to adoption and foster care. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, and finding life purpose.

Carrie describes therapy as a collaborative process. She works with each person to create a plan that fits their needs and goals. Conversations typically include skills practice, emotional processing, and strategies for day-to-day coping.

People who choose Carrie can expect a steady, encouraging presence during the work. She emphasizes realistic change, patience, and practical tools to help navigate setbacks and build resilience.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and reactions; online sessions use conversation and reflective exercises to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it can be used in video or phone sessions to set goals and practice new routines. EMDR is a trauma-oriented approach that helps process distressing memories; parts of EMDR-informed work can be discussed and prepared for during remote sessions before any in-person or specialized steps if needed.

Carrie treats the choice of approach as a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels comfortable. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversational work. Phone sessions are useful when lower bandwidth or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, homework prompts, or shorter emotional support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and daily life while keeping the focus on steady progress.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Carrie address?
Carrie helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and ADHD. She also works with issues tied to adoption and foster care, attachment, and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and compassion. Sessions mix practical skills, emotional processing, and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has five years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes work with depression, anxiety, parenting issues, OCD, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida. The credential listed is FL LMHC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Carrie?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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