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Carrie Cohen, LCSW

Warm, practical LCSW for life changes
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Parenting and family help
  • Trauma and abuse support

About Carrie Cohen

Carrie Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who brings more than two decades of experience working with children, adults and families. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and a master’s degree from Florida International University, and she spent much of her career in the nonprofit sector where she provided direct clinical care and supervised therapists and program directors.

Carrie’s background includes leadership in continuous quality improvement and quality assurance, roles that shaped her attention to effective, efficient clinical services aligned with best practice standards. She believes there is no single right way to conduct therapy and values ongoing monitoring of interventions to ensure they are producing real benefits for each person’s unique situation.

Known for a warm and caring manner, Carrie combines empathy with objective, sensible thinking to help clients move toward solutions. Her approach is practical and solution focused, drawing on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, humanistic and person-centered frameworks, and holistic methods. Down-to-earth and approachable, she also brings a light touch and a sense of humor to the therapeutic relationship, recognizing that laughter can be an important part of healing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careFirst responder issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersSelf-love

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carrie Cohen have?

Carrie Cohen has 21 years of experience in clinical social work and related roles.

Is Carrie Cohen a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: FL LCSW SW12349.

In which languages does Carrie Cohen provide therapy?

Carrie Cohen provides therapy in English.

Where is Carrie Cohen located?

Carrie Cohen is located in Florida.

How can I work with Carrie Cohen as my therapist?

You can work with Carrie Cohen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carrie Cohen work with international clients?

Carrie Cohen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carrie Cohen 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 with therapy 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 with Carrie Cohen

Carrie often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, empathy and working from the client’s perspective to build trust and clarify personal goals. This approach is helpful for people seeking support with self-esteem, life transitions, and strengthening relationships.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is commonly applied for anxiety, depression, stress management and coping skills. In addition, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness for clients facing intense emotions or impulsivity.

Finding the right blend of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Carrie works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches in this way to meet complex or changing concerns.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time and increase access to consistent support from a therapist who can guide practical coping, skill-building and problem solving.

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