Carol "Carrie" Horne

Compassionate, practical therapy for stress and trauma

LCPC Maine

Experience: 40 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Carol

Carol "Carrie" Horne brings a client-centered stance grounded in practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 40 years of experience as a Maine-based LCPC (licensed clinical professional counselor), she blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused and mindfulness practices to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and pursue clearer life direction. Carrie emphasizes collaboration, offering an accepting space to examine difficult emotions and past experiences while working toward pragmatic change.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. She aims to empower adults to recognize personal strengths, reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life, and cultivate resilience.

Throughout her practice she uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic insights when helpful, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Carol "Carrie" Horne frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore emotions at their own pace. Mindfulness Therapy is offered as another practical tool to build present-moment awareness and stress management skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carrie works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time based on what proves most helpful, inviting feedback and shared decision making throughout treatment.

Online sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care without travel, offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow people to access therapy from home or other convenient locations, and support a range of communication styles so clients can pick the format that fits their life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Carrie focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional attention to caregiver issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She practices in a collaborative, client-centered manner and often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to suit individual needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 40 years of clinical experience working with adults in Maine and has developed a practice that emphasizes practical coping skills alongside deeper exploration.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCPC with the licence designation ME LCPC CC1950 and provides services from Maine.

Can non-English speakers or international clients work with her?

She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does pricing work for her services?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English