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- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use support
- Relationship and family
About Carrie
LPCC and LPC in Wisconsin with four years' experience, Carrie Main works in addiction and mental health. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns, relationship and family matters, trauma and related issues. Carrie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and an individual approach to care.
Carrie believes people are fundamentally good and shaped by their life experiences. She says those experiences influence how people perceive and relate to others. In sessions she listens for those stories and helps clients name patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Her practical work centers on addiction and mental health needs. That includes drug and alcohol addiction, smoking and vaping cessation, and concerns tied to substance use. She also addresses depression, bipolar concerns, anxiety, trauma and compassion fatigue.
Carrie supports people coping with relationship strain, blended family issues, codependency, divorce and separation, and family problems. She also helps with parenting stress, young adult issues, career questions, anger, low self-esteem, sleep problems, and midlife transitions.
She trained at the University of Minnesota and holds a Master's of Professional Studies degree. Carrie is credentialed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Minnesota and as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin. She works in English and does not take international clients at this time.
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How Carrie Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that maintain problems. These methods are commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and some substance use patterns.Motivational approaches help people who are ambivalent about change. They support decisions around substance use, smoking or vaping cessation, and readiness for different life steps.
Finding the right approach happens together. Carrie will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before to decide which techniques to try. She adapts methods based on progress and feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, fit into busy days, and let people check in without travel. Some formats use less bandwidth or are shorter for brief check-ins, while others allow for longer conversations when more time is needed. Licensed professionals can help match a format to a client's everyday life and goals.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, among other issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and an individual approach that looks at each person's life experiences and current patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Carrie has four years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master's of Professional Studies and is an LPCC (Minnesota) and an LPC (Wisconsin) based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions formatted?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.