Carrie’s Philosophy

Carrie employs a warm and engaging style in her approach to therapy. She seeks to connect with each of her clients in a way that makes them feel comfortable and understood. Carrie’s philosophy is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, meaning that therapy is utilized to understand not only the symptoms presented, but also the roots of the symptoms, leading to longer-term change. Carrie’s hope is that she helps clients not only resolve the immmediate

challenge for which assistance is sought, but that she can also help them develop the tools necessary to carry the skills forward and apply them to other challenges they may face in the future.

Carrie’s Education/Licensures

Carrie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida in 1996 and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University in 1999. She has advanced training in play therapy and is certified as both a Registered Play Therapist and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor by the International Association for Play Therapy. This qualifies Carrie to both conduct play therapy and to supervise candidates for certification through the International Association for Play Therapy. Carrie is also trained and certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a therapeutic tool utilized with children, adolescents, and adults to process traumatic or anxiety provoking experiences.

Carrie’s Experience

Carrie’s has had over ten years of clinical experience in a variety of areas. She has worked in both the public and private sectors as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and program administrator. Because of her extensive experience and expertise, she is often asked to present educational lectures to various groups, including to other professional colleagues and organizations.

Carrie’s Professional Affiliations

Carrie is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the International Association for Play Therapy. She has served in various leadership positions within those organizations.

Carrie’s Areas of Specialization

Carrie’s specialties include marriage counseling and couples therapy, child and adolescent play therapy, parent-child therapy, family therapy and therapeutic parent coaching. She also offers individual and group therapy sessions.