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Carrie Effinger, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Carrie is a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with Adults, Couples, Older Adults and their family members for over 20 years. Her Style is relaxed, authentic, empathetic, and supportive. Carrie will tailor your treatment to your needs and your situation. While flexible and eclectic in approach, she integrated both a client-centered and strength-based approach.

Carrie offers individual and family counseling. She works with people struggling with anxiety, addiction, depression, dementia, caregiving, grief, loss, adjustment and major life transitions.

Her style is one of collaboration, respect and understanding. By active listening, validating feelings and empowering her clients, Carrie will help guide you in developing healthy coping skills, personal growth and fulfillment.

Professional experience

25yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

CT LCSW 58.012436

Reviews

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She’s amazing!!!

Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Carrie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties