- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
- EMDR when appropriate
About Carrie
Carrie Gottschalk is a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska with 10 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, grief, parenting concerns, anger, career issues, depression, ADHD, and related challenges. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and post-traumatic stress.
Carrie uses a straightforward, interactive approach. Sessions focus on practical problem solving and building on what already works in a person's life. She combines methods such as attachment-based work, client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral tools, dialectical skills, and EMDR when appropriate to the situation.
In sessions she encourages clear goals and specific steps. Conversations aim to identify triggers, notice patterns, and practice different ways of responding to anger and stress. Skill practice and short-term strategies are part of the work, alongside exploring how past relationships shape present reactions.
Clients can expect a respectful, attentive clinician who helps them sketch out tangible plans. That might include emotion regulation skills, communication techniques, or strategies for handling workplace frustration and resentment. The focus is on steady, practical change rather than quick fixes.
Carrie draws on her background supporting people through life transitions and traumatic events. She asks questions, listens for patterns, and helps people try out new behaviors between sessions. She invites clients to set goals and measure progress over time.
Approaches used in virtual sessions
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships affect current feelings and reactions. In practice this means talking about patterns that repeat in close relationships and finding different ways to respond to anger or hurt.Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the client's own perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify values and goals, and supports steps the person chooses to take.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches specific skills for noticing unhelpful thinking, testing beliefs, and changing reactions to stress and frustration.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying one method, mixing approaches, or shifting direction as needed.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online appointments can help fit therapy into a busy week, make it easier to attend during work breaks, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. The therapist will discuss scheduling and format details during the initial steps.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Nebraska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, parenting, anger, career issues, depression, ADHD, and related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and problem-focused, with emphasis on clear goals, skill practice, and practical steps to manage emotions and situations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has 10 years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LIMHP - Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner - practicing in Nebraska.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats were not specified; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.