- CBT
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
About Carrie
Carrie Catterson-Fitzmaurice is a licensed social worker in Kansas with 14 years of experience. She holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting and relationship problems, grief, anger, and other life changes.
Carrie draws on solution-focused and cognitive behavioral ideas in most sessions. She works with people on specific goals and steps they can try between meetings. Expect straightforward conversation, moments of levity, and clear attention to what is getting in the way of change.
Her background includes working with children and families in their homes on substance use, parenting challenges, organization, ADHD, and communication problems. She has also worked with older adults around adjustment, loss of independence, depression, and anxiety, and has experience supporting people coping with trauma and self-harm concerns.
Sessions often center on identifying practical coping strategies, changing unhelpful thinking, and setting small, achievable objectives. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change or dealing with ambivalence about substance use or other behaviors.
Carrie encourages honesty and self-awareness in the work. She is open to different lifestyles and beliefs and focuses on respect while helping clients stay goal-oriented and move toward clearer day-to-day functioning.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with stress.Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change. The therapist asks questions to explore values and ambivalence and to find personal reasons to move forward, which can be useful for addictions and behavior change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, and then try strategies that fit the client’s needs. That way treatment stays practical and focused on clear next steps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into their day, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce travel time. Therapists can also adapt exercises, homework, and goal-setting to make online sessions feel action-oriented and straightforward.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting and relationship problems, grief, anger, depression, ADHD and other life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style blends solution-focused work with cognitive behavioral techniques and practical goal-setting for real-life changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinical social worker working in home and community settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds KS LSCSW and CA LCSW credentials and practices from Kansas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.