Hello, I am a therapist in private practice in San Luis Obispo, CA. If you are dealing with trauma, I can help. I am trained in EMDR, an eye movement therapy which works quickly to relieve trauma and post traumatic stress. If you are struggling with alcoholism or other addictions, I can help. I have 28 years experience working with people in recovery. I support members of 12 step groups. I also work with people who do not use 12 step groups in their recovery. If you are struggling with chronic illness or recovery from a stroke, I can help. I currently work as a medical hospital social worker and previously worked for 6 years on a stroke rehab unit. Thus I understand the issues facing older adults. I facilitate a monthly stroke support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. I provide brief counseling and longer-term psychotherapy using individual, couples, and family therapy. My office is in downtown SLO, near the bus transit center, has off street parking, and is accessible for people who use wheelchairs.

I love my work as a psychotherapist, and consider it an honor and privilege to work with my clients and share in their quest for personal growth. I know that the decision to start therapy is often a difficult one. I applaud your willingness and initiative. My approach aims to engage, to inspire, and to help you imagine new possibilities. My goal is to assist you in developing tools and skills that enable you to more effectively deal with life and its challenges. Transitions can be difficult, yet unavoidable if we are to grow. I have specialized training in the field of grief, loss, and trauma and bring a depth of skill sets to assist with all transition in life. In order to grow we must transform that which no longer serves us, and make space for that which is to blossom. I look forward to support this transformation within you.

Within you hold the strength and ability for renewal to change and alter your thoughts, feelings, habits, and behaviors that are limiting your potential. There are times when help is needed to reach your capacity for transformation and growth. Therapy can and will assist in you in building tools for resilience that you can use now and in the future - to overcome the challenges that stand in your way of satisfaction, happiness, for a more fulfilling life. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist, my education includes intensive study of the biological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects of human functioning. In addition to understanding how these forces interact to influence what you think, feel and do. I am also trained in various forms of therapy and in psychological assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis.

“Are you seeking a safe theraputic environment where you can resolve issues, deal with internal emotional conflicts, heal and move forward in life? I can help you. In my private practice, I provide my clients with real help and real hope so you can recover and discover the person you were meant to be. I am clinically trained in Ericksonian hypnotherapy. Besides integrating hypnosis into my practice I also use dream interpretation, sand tray therapy, journal exercises and out of therapy home work assignments. As a compassionate therapist, I have the ability to join my clients where they are in their process. I specialize in Trauma Recovery, Parental Alienation Syndrome, Divorcing Dads Getting Fair Visitations, Couple's Recovery Work, Domestic Violence, Anger Management, Attachment Issues, Abandonment Issues and all Aspects of Substance Abuse. I works 7 days a week offering evening and weekend appointments and have offices in San Luis Obispo and Cambria.”

I work in San Luis Obispo county on the central coast of California serving adults, teens, couples and families discover their best self. One move changes everything. I use solution focused therapy with other modalities such as CBT, REBT, DBT, emotionally focused therapy. I work with many students and student athletes as we live in a college town and I am a certified sports psychology coach. I believe we all have intrinsic worth and value and you have to love your quirky. I want to provide a safe container for you to blossom.

Finding a therapist with whom you can connect and feel safe is vital for healing. With empathy and compassion, Carie creates a safe environment so that you are able to share that which is most vulnerable. By holding the space, a positive attitude, the intention is to promote growth and healing. Whether you come as a family, couple, individual, or if you bring your child, Carie helps you to get past the stuck places, learn new skills, and helps you to make the changes that will enrich your life. Practicing within a Holistic framework of the Mind, Body, and Spirit connection, Carie adheres to the idea that all is energy and when there is "dis-ease", then something within the self, or the system, is out of balance. Our focus then becomes bringing the system back into balance. Carie uses the skills of a trained therapist along with the gifts of intuition and conscientious presence to assess & diagnose problematic areas. She is excited about incorporating Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) into her practice as she has experienced that these techniques foster healing for: trauma, negative core beliefs & behavioral patterns, grief & loss, weight loss, depression , anxiety & PTSD, physical discomfort, and many other issues. Compassionate communication adds depth in all relationships, therefore Carie encourages the use of NVC: Non-Violent Communication; Language of Compassion by Marshall Rosenberg, to facilitate the expression of feelings, needs, and empathic listening. She uses “The Work” of Katie Byron as a cognitive method that helps each individual take responsibility for their own feelings, thoughts, & choices. In a supportive environment healing, growth & change can & does occur. Carie looks forward to meeting with you & being a guide to help you attain your goals.

Your relationship with yourself and the ones you love deserves experienced care. I have advanced training in couples therapy as well as EMDR, a specialized form of therapy that address numerous issues. I help individuals and couples resolve conflict, feel safer, more connected and more loving. You do not have to suffer alone; real help is available. My specialty areas include: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship issues for singles and couples, and life transitions.

For more than 30 years I've been helping people move past anxiety, fear and worry. If you're losing sleep and waking up worried I can help-often in the first session. I also have much experience helping folks to repair and strengthen relationships of all shapes and sizes....I can assist traditional marriages and I also have experience and comfort with alternative kinds! As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist I have special training to help people who struggle with all kinds of sexually compulsive behaviors. AND I can assist their partners, spouses, and family members as well! CSE stands for certified sexual educator, and CCS for certified clinical sexologist, which means I can help with any kind of sexual problem, hang up, or difficulty. Many people come to me with desire issues, ie they want more or less sex than their partner. Others struggle with "addiction" to internet porn or risky sex like affairs. Most importantly, I do lots of work by PHONE, which means you don't need to come into my Los Osos office. This offers a private and convenient alternative for those who aren't able to attend "in person."