- Practical goal setting
- Solution-focused style
- Warm direct approach
About Carrie
Carrie Catterson-Fitzmaurice is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Kansas with 14 years of experience. Carrie uses practical methods to help people facing stress, addiction, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and relationship strain. She keeps sessions relaxed and invites honesty and occasional humor to ease difficult conversations.
Her background includes home-based work addressing substance use, parenting challenges, organizational skills, ADHD, and relationship problems. She has also worked with older adults on adjustment, loss of independence, depression, and anxiety. That range shaped a straightforward approach focused on clear goals and workable steps.
Carrie often combines solution-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy. She encourages self-awareness and helps clients set small, realistic steps toward change. Sessions emphasize what to try between meetings and how to notice progress.
People who prefer a down-to-earth style may find her practical and direct. She aims to meet clients with respect and an open mind about different lifestyles and beliefs. Humor is used when appropriate to make hard topics easier to face.
She works with concerns commonly connected to family and parenting, as well as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes. Carrie takes a goal-oriented stance and helps people turn intentions into manageable actions.
How Carrie’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with simple actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood swings by teaching concrete coping skills.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore readiness for change. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes related to substance use, habits, or life goals.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps and what works now. It helps people set short-term goals and try experiments between sessions to see real progress.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past, then suggest techniques to try. Together they can adjust methods if something does not feel like the right fit.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer barriers to attending appointments. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it simpler to keep momentum between meetings and to practice new skills in daily life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Carrie address?
Carrie helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting and family concerns, depression, relationship problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a relaxed, down-to-earth style that invites honesty and sometimes humor while focusing on clear, achievable goals.
How long has she been practicing?
Carrie has 14 years of clinical experience working in community and home-based settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds KS LSCSW and CA LCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Carrie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.