- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- Mindfulness and DBT
About Carrie
Carrie Kinder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and people coping with major life changes. Her practice also addresses life purpose concerns and related areas such as caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.
Carrie focuses on practical steps a person can use between sessions. She uses evidence-based methods to help people manage symptoms and reduce overwhelm. Sessions often include skill-building for emotional regulation, guidance on communication, and concrete strategies to address impulsivity or substance use patterns.
Her work is informed by trauma-focused methods and mindfulness practices. That means attention to how past events affect current reactions, and using present-moment techniques to reduce distress. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools appear as short-term strategies when someone wants targeted change or a clearer next step.
Clients who feel stuck after a job change, relationship shift, or health event may find the approach oriented toward identifying priorities and practical choices. Carrie encourages steady progress through small, achievable steps. She also discusses family dynamics and blended family issues when those come up in individual care.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Indiana standards for LCSW practice. For people curious about starting, the usual first step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment to discuss goals and logistics.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when someone feels overwhelmed, impulsive, or stuck in self-destructive patterns. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and reduces reactivity by teaching simple awareness and breathing practices that can lessen anxiety and rumination.Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-focused method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It is useful when someone is unsure about making a shift in behavior, such as reducing substance use or trying a new life direction. Carrie uses these approaches to match the method to the concern rather than applying one fixed technique.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up day to day. Together they decide whether skills-focused work, trauma-focused care, or a solution-oriented plan fits best and adjust as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Different formats also let someone choose quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when that helps them participate more consistently.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include life purpose, caregiver stress, communication issues, and isolation.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses practical, evidence-based methods to identify small steps forward. Sessions mix skill practice, trauma-informed perspectives, and short-term solution work to clarify next actions.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults through mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LCSW credential in Indiana and practices under Indiana standards for that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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. Specific fees depend on the subscription chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and logistics.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.