About Carrie
Carrie Zielinski is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression. Carrie speaks plainly and helps people sort through problems one step at a time.
Carrie uses practical conversation to identify what matters most to each person. She asks about daily routines, relationships, and how difficult feelings show up. Together she and the client set small, clear goals that fit into real life.
Background and approach
Progress is about what the person can try between sessions, not just what is said in the room. Main approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. These approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts, take actions that match their values, and feel heard without judgment.
Mindfulness and motivational strategies are woven in when they match the client’s needs. Carrie also addresses specific concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, and impulsivity. She supports people working through loneliness, life purpose questions, money stress, postpartum and pregnancy changes, and women's issues.
Her work often focuses on building self-love and improving social confidence. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Practical therapy methods for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying simple changes to reduce distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance so people feel understood while they make changes.Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, habits, and daily life, then try methods that fit those needs. Together you can adjust strategies over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for longer conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging can be a quick way to check in, practice skills, or manage small setbacks between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or other commitments.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English