- Person-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Work and family stress
About Carrie
Carrie Stormzand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common life problems like anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, addiction, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Carrie favors a person-centered way of working. She starts by building a working relationship and listening to what matters most to each person. From there she combines straightforward therapeutic techniques to help people reach their goals. She emphasizes clear, manageable goals rather than jargon or long roadmaps.
Clients can expect to talk through immediate concerns and set small, realistic steps to test between sessions. She uses conversations to identify patterns that keep problems going and then tries different tools to shift those patterns. This includes ways to handle intense emotions, manage stress at work or home, and rebuild connections that have strained.
Her work also covers identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues and challenges around intimacy and parenting. Carrie includes coaching-style guidance when people want practical strategies for career or life transitions. She frames progress as steady changes rather than overnight fixes.
Practical matters are part of the process. Sessions are organized around what each person needs next, and progress is checked regularly. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to set priorities and plan next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Carrie works from a person-centered base that emphasizes the relationship between therapist and client. That approach means sessions begin by listening to what matters most and shaping work around those concerns. It suits people who want a practical, respectful partnership rather than a directive program.She also draws on common evidence-based techniques that help change emotional reactions and behavior. For example, brief skill-building exercises teach ways to notice and manage intense feelings like anger and anxiety. Behavioral strategies focus on small, testable changes in routines and reactions to reduce stress and improve functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Carrie will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is reviewed during sessions.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and fit into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or let people use phone-only options when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt tools for remote use so work continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, ADHD, LGBT issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
She uses a person-centered approach that focuses on a collaborative relationship and practical techniques to meet goals.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of experience working with people from varying backgrounds and needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.