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Carrie Zielinski

Collaborative, evidence-informed therapy for life challenges

LCSW Florida

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Carrie

Carrie Zielinski is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with two decades of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life while bringing clinical tools to support change. Her practice draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based work, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques.

Carrie pays attention to patterns that affect connection and wellbeing, addressing issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication and control challenges, impulsivity, isolation, and mood-related concerns. She also supports people facing life transitions like pregnancy and childbirth and explores struggles with money, purpose, and self-love.

Clients can expect a respectful, strengths-focused collaboration aimed at identifying practical strategies and shifts in perspective. Carrie invites those taking the first step toward change to engage at a pace that fits their needs and circumstances, offering flexible session formats to match different preferences and schedules.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online therapy

Carrie blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work to address patterns of thought, behavior, and values-driven change. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to shift behaviors and emotional responses, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action, which is useful for building resilience and pursuing life goals.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; Carrie will work with clients to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and challenges. Together they assess progress and adjust techniques so treatment reflects what is most helpful for the individual rather than a fixed protocol.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit varied schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across busy lives and provide multiple ways to engage with therapeutic work between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression, and she also focuses on related topics such as attachment, communication problems, mood disorders, and pregnancy and childbirth.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with ACT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to tailor interventions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie brings 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with the credential LCSW and licence identifier FL LCSW SW19557.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English