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Carie Brown

Practical, experienced care for mood and trauma concerns

LSCSW Kansas

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Carie

Carie Brown is a licensed social worker with 19 years of clinical experience who blends evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, mood symptoms, trauma, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other approaches to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for coping with anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and addiction-related concerns. Her background also includes work with family dynamics, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, and grief around life transitions.

Her training includes a Bachelor of Social Work from Fort Hays State University and a Master of Social Work from Newman University in Wichita, and she holds the KS LSCSW license (LSCSW 3716).

Over nearly two decades in mental health settings, she has practiced in hospital and community mental health environments and collaborated with local organizations to coordinate care.

She also has experience providing drug and alcohol services and has focused work with adolescents and families, as well as additional areas such as adoption and foster care, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress.

Carie approaches therapy with practical strategies and a client-centered stance, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs while drawing on techniques like EMDR, solution-focused work, and Internal Family Systems when appropriate.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Carie often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and coping with life transitions. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, empathic relationship and helps people explore concerns such as relationship or family issues at their own pace. When trauma is a central concern she may integrate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, a structured method that can help process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions. This collaborative exploration helps tailor the treatment plan and adjust methods over time as needs change.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people juggling work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different communication styles, and fit sessions into a busy schedule while working with a licensed professional in Kansas.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address in therapy
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style
Her approach is client-centered and practical, often incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while using EMDR, solution-focused techniques, and Internal Family Systems as needed.
What background and experience does she bring
She has provided behavioral health services since 2000 across hospital and community mental health settings and has 19 years of experience working with diverse clinical concerns and collaborating with community organizations.
What credentials and location should I know about
She is a licensed social worker in Kansas with the KS LSCSW credential, listed as LSCSW 3716.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English