- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Carrie
Carrie Gajowski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Carrie also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose.
Carrie uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. In practice she helps people untangle confusing or painful relationship dynamics and find practical next steps. Sessions tend to focus on understanding patterns, clarifying values, and learning skills to manage anxiety and shame.
People come to her when they feel stuck after a big life change or when relationship problems leave them unsure what to do next. She works with concerns around sexuality, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and issues common in midlife transitions. Conversations can include how to communicate boundaries, recover from emotional hurt, and consider choices about next steps.
Carrie blends talk-based work with concrete techniques from CBT and ACT to address thinking patterns and behavior. Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice recurring themes from earlier relationships that affect present decisions. Client-Centered Therapy guides the pacing and tone of sessions, keeping the client's perspective central.
Sessions are conducted in English and operate under a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Before booking, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning small actions that align with those values while reducing avoidance. It can help when people feel stuck after work or relationship changes by translating values into practical steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, social fears, and managing overwhelming thinking.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Carrie will work collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a person's goals and preferences. That means discussing what feels useful, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan as progress or obstacles appear.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time that would otherwise interrupt a day. Therapists commonly use approaches like ACT and CBT in remote work to focus on goals, practice skills between sessions, and track small changes over time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with codependency, isolation, guilt and shame, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential and Psychodynamic ideas. Sessions mix talking through patterns with practical skills to manage anxiety and make decisions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has seven years of experience working with adults on relationship and life transition concerns. That includes work with trauma-related and anxiety issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT with licenses in California and Arizona and practices from California. The credential is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the onboarding process.
How do I start working with her?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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