Carrie Harris, LICSW, LCSW

Carrie Harris is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine. She has 13 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. Carrie aims to provide respectful, sensitive care and to help people take practical steps toward feeling better.

She focuses on clear, collaborative conversations tailored to each person. Sessions are built around the problems a person brings and the goals they want to reach. Carrie works with people coping with life changes, caregivers under strain, and those facing illness-related challenges such as cancer or end-of-life concerns.

She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome related concerns, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and struggles with guilt, shame, or forgiveness. Her approach centers on understanding the person’s situation and helping them build coping skills that fit their daily life.

Carrie adapts her dialogue and plan to each client, focusing on practical steps and encouragement. She emphasizes respect and compassion while helping people find ways to manage symptoms and feel more confident. Her goal is to empower clients to make changes that matter to them.

To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Many therapeutic techniques focus on building coping skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach teaches practical coping and relaxation skills to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms, such as steady breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These tools can help when stress or panic interfere with daily life.

Another frequent method is structured problem-solving and behavioral change. This involves identifying small, realistic steps toward a goal, testing new behaviors, and reviewing what works. It is helpful for people facing life changes, caregiver stress, motivation difficulties, or low self-esteem.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is observed.

For practical matters, confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone or lower-bandwidth options may be useful when video is difficult, while video sessions allow face-to-face interaction when helpful. Ask about available formats when scheduling so sessions match everyday life and goals.