- Individual-focused care
- Addiction-informed
- Evidence-based methods
About Carrie
Carrie Main holds a Master of Professional Studies degree from the University of Minnesota. She has worked in addiction and mental health for four years and brings those experiences to the therapy room. Carrie approaches clients as whole people who have been shaped by life events, not just by a list of symptoms.
Carrie believes each person’s history matters. She offers individual-focused care that matches a person's needs and story. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between appointments.
Her background includes work as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor and as a licensed professional clinical counselor. Carrie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address addiction and mental health concerns. She aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
People often come to Carrie for help with intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also supports those facing codependency, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and recovery from substance use. Carrie works with issues across the life span such as midlife transitions and young adult challenges.
Therapy with Carrie is practical and collaborative. She helps clients set clear goals and tries to keep work grounded and doable. To begin, clients can use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to availability.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically focus on concrete skills and changes in thinking and behavior. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. That approach helps people practice new ways of coping between sessions.A second approach focuses on addiction recovery by addressing triggers, building relapse prevention plans, and strengthening daily routines. This style tends to break recovery into manageable steps and supports people in making gradual changes over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative decision-making helps tailor sessions so they feel useful and realistic for everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep momentum with regular work between sessions while using approaches that focus on skills and recovery planning.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and addiction-related concerns including drug and alcohol addiction.
What is her therapy style like?
Carrie focuses on individual-centered care and practical steps. Sessions tend to be down-to-earth and goal-oriented so people can apply what they discuss between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Carrie has four years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings prior to her current practice.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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.