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Carrie Cohen, LCSW

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Parenting, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Carrie

Carrie Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 21 years of experience to therapeutic work in Florida. She draws on Internal Family Systems alongside evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, tailoring interventions to each person's needs.

Background and approach

Her background includes roles in nonprofit settings supporting children, adults, and families through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, mood disorders, and other life transitions. Her career also involved supervising clinicians and program directors and leading continuous quality improvement efforts to ensure services align with best practice standards.

That systems-level experience informs a pragmatic, outcome-minded approach that still centers each individual's experience. Clients can expect a warm, down-to-earth clinician who balances empathy with clear, solution-focused strategies and a sense of humor when appropriate.

Carrie incorporates client-centered and mindfulness-based elements, adapting techniques from motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and behavioral skills to help people reach practical goals. She emphasizes monitoring progress so interventions remain effective and responsive to changing circumstances, working collaboratively to find approaches that fit each client's life and preferences.

Integrating IFS, CBT, and Client-Centered Care Online



Carrie uses Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and relate to different parts of themselves with curiosity and compassion; this approach can be useful for addressing internal conflicts, trauma responses, and self-critical patterns. She also brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into sessions to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is often helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and problem-solving. In addition, client-centered therapy shapes the therapeutic stance by prioritizing empathy, active listening, and the client's own goals when charting a path forward.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, experience, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time based on what is most effective for the individual.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexible ways to engage in this work. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from within Florida. The variety of options supports different communication styles and practical needs while keeping the focus on meaningful therapeutic progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Carrie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among other areas.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her practice blends client-centered care with CBT, DBT, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to create a tailored treatment plan.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 21 years of professional experience, including clinical roles in nonprofit settings and supervisory responsibilities for therapists and program directors.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida as FL LCSW SW12349.
Does she provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careFirst responder issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English