Carrie Bican, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for life transitions and relationships
- Relationship and family issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Caregiver and first responder support
About Carrie Bican
Carrie Bican is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and an emphasis in Marital and Family Therapy from California Lutheran University. She began working with high-need populations while studying and has since served as a school-based counselor in the Ventura County school system and as a primary clinician in psychiatric settings. These roles exposed her to the complexities of family relationships, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, life phase transitions, work-related challenges, motivation and self-esteem concerns, adjustment disorders, and persistent conditions such as depression.
Carrie describes her work as compassionate and person-centered, emphasizing an individualized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum. She integrates multiple theories and practices, frequently drawing on Family Systems Theory, Solution-Focused methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and mindfulness techniques to tailor care to each person. She also supports clients in building coping skills, life and independent living skills, and awareness or insight skills that help with day-to-day functioning.
Influenced by Carl Jung's view that personal growth is rarely linear, Carrie approaches therapy from several angles to meet each person's needs. She holds a California license as an LMFT - a credential that denotes specialized training in marriage and family therapy - under license number CA LMFT 108224. She appreciates being considered as part of a client's journey and looks forward to working collaboratively with those who seek support.
Carrie describes her work as compassionate and person-centered, emphasizing an individualized approach rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum. She integrates multiple theories and practices, frequently drawing on Family Systems Theory, Solution-Focused methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and mindfulness techniques to tailor care to each person. She also supports clients in building coping skills, life and independent living skills, and awareness or insight skills that help with day-to-day functioning.
Influenced by Carl Jung's view that personal growth is rarely linear, Carrie approaches therapy from several angles to meet each person's needs. She holds a California license as an LMFT - a credential that denotes specialized training in marriage and family therapy - under license number CA LMFT 108224. She appreciates being considered as part of a client's journey and looks forward to working collaboratively with those who seek support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carrie Bican have?
Carrie Bican has 9 years of experience.
Is Carrie Bican a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are CA LMFT 108224.
In which languages does Carrie Bican provide therapy?
Carrie provides therapy in English.
Where is Carrie Bican located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Carrie Bican as my therapist?
You can work with Carrie through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Carrie Bican work with international clients?
Carrie Bican does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carrie Bican cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-centered therapy places the client's perspective and goals at the center of the work, offering a supportive environment where individuals can explore feelings, values, and choices. It helps with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and finding direction by emphasizing empathy and collaboration.Attachment-based therapy focuses on patterns of relating formed in early life and how they influence current relationships. It can be useful for addressing relationship difficulties, trust issues, and challenges around intimacy and emotional connection.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with coping and daily functioning by teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carrie works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and together they determine which methods or combination of methods will best support progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or manage care across locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to provide ongoing support, skills practice, and therapeutic continuity while meeting clients where they are.