- Codependency focus
- Values-based work
- Practical tools
About Carrie
Carrie Gajowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship harm, and challenges around identity and sexuality. She focuses on codependency, issues that arise after emotional or narcissistic abuse, and the self-doubt that follows. Her tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at people who feel stuck and want practical change.
Carrie uses a client-centered style that emphasizes listening first. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward them, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat across relationships. Sessions typically blend short-term tools with deeper reflection so clients gain relief and understanding.
Over seven years as an LMFT in California, Carrie has worked with people navigating midlife shifts, loneliness, and sexual or relationship concerns including non-monogamous arrangements. She often helps clients rebuild self-esteem, set clearer boundaries, and make concrete plans to leave or change harmful relationships.
Therapy with Carrie tends to be collaborative and paced to each person. She will help you name what matters, try approaches that fit your life, and adjust as needed. Language offered is English and she does not accept international clients.
If you are ready to look at patterns of codependency or recover from emotional harm, she offers a straightforward path to practical change and clearer decisions.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on helping people name their deepest values and take small steps toward them even when emotions are difficult. It helps with anxiety, codependency, and living in line with what matters to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems in place and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns and reduce symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carrie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and personal preferences. She adjusts strategies as progress and new issues arise so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue regular work on relationship boundaries and coping skills from wherever they are located in California. Licensed professionals tailor sessions to each person's routines and challenges so therapeutic work can integrate with everyday life rather than add more to it.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carrie commonly help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship harm, and struggles with self-esteem. Additional areas include codependency, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, and loneliness.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is client-centered and practical, blending talk therapy with skills-based work. Sessions aim to clarify values, shift unhelpful thoughts, and change repeating patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has seven years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working in California.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LMFT credentials in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.