- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT tools
- Family patterns work
About Carrie
Carrie Bican is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, career changes, addiction, parenting challenges, sleep problems, anger, mood disorders, and related concerns.
Carrie began clinical work while studying counseling psychology at California Lutheran University, where she earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy. Early roles included school-based counseling in the Ventura County school system and work as a primary clinician in psychiatric settings. Those roles shaped her understanding of family dynamics, grief, and persistent conditions such as depression.
She practices in a person-centered way and uses a mix of approaches rather than a single curriculum for everyone. Carrie commonly draws on Attachment-Based ideas, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, Existential thinking, and mindfulness practices to address problems people bring into sessions.
In practical terms she helps clients build coping skills, strengthen life and independent living skills, and increase awareness and insight. Sessions look at how patterns from family of origin and current relationships affect day-to-day life and choices.
Her style emphasizes collaborative work and a direct focus on the issues people report. Carrie invites clients who want straightforward tools and clearer thinking about their reactions, relationships, and next steps to consider a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape reactions today. Online sessions can use that perspective to map patterns and improve how you respond in close relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. That work often uses clear exercises, homework, and skill practice that translate well to remote sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and test approaches together. That collaborative process helps pick techniques that feel practical and doable for your life.
Confirm current session format options before booking, as session types are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it straightforward to use worksheets, practice DBT or CBT skills between meetings, and bring what is happening in everyday life straight into the conversation.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, career issues, addictions, parenting concerns, anger, mood disorders, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices a person-centered, integrated approach and commonly uses attachment-based ideas, CBT, DBT techniques, existential thinking, and mindfulness practices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has nine years of experience working in school settings and psychiatric clinical roles before her current practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.