- Collaborative approach
- Mindfulness and ACT
- Money and life stress
About Carrie
Carrie Zielinski is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Carrie approaches therapy with a respectful, down-to-earth style that keeps the client's perspective central.
She uses practical methods that help people notice what matters and take manageable steps toward their goals. Sessions often include tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, plus mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing to build momentum. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Carrie emphasizes that clients are the experts in their own lives. She helps people name their strengths and use those strengths to face hard moments. This often means looking at patterns around attachment, control, communication, or money and financial stress and trying different ways to respond.
Over two decades she has supported people through loss, life transitions, and symptoms of mood disorders and post-traumatic stress. She also helps those coping with pregnancy and childbirth concerns, isolation, and issues around self-love and forgiveness. The approach is straightforward - identify a goal, try practical steps, and review what helps.
To begin, readers are invited to use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling follows the therapist's availability and the subscription model used for sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values despite hard thoughts or feelings. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and life purpose work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It commonly supports work on stress, mood, and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. Goals are reviewed over time and approaches are adjusted to fit what is working for the client.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography did not specify formats. Ask about the available online options when completing the matching questionnaire so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more flexible check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on skills practice, values-based planning, and managing money and financial stress in practical steps.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help address?
Focus areas include stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional topics listed include money and financial issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, and mood disorders.
What is the therapist's overall approach and style?
The style is collaborative and client-centered, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions aim to help people identify values, try concrete steps, and build skills that fit their lives.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That background includes helping people with trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
This clinician holds a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. The site matching process will indicate how sessions are scheduled.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the signup and scheduling steps.
How do I get started working with this therapist?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before booking.