CK Portrait of Carrie Kinder

Carrie Kinder, LCSW

Hopeful, practical care for daily challenges

15 years in practice · based in Indiana · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Carrie

Carrie Kinder is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and trauma. She brings 15 years of experience and a steady presence to sessions. Parents reading on a phone can expect clear, direct guidance and practical steps to make daily life easier.

Carrie focuses on small, doable changes. She helps clients learn skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication. Sessions often include problem-solving and goal-setting that fit real schedules and real demands.

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Background and approach

She combines several evidence-informed approaches so care matches each person's needs. That might mean learning grounding and mindfulness tools for anxiety or using motivational techniques to support recovery from substance use. Trauma-focused work is offered when past events are getting in the way of day-to-day functioning.

Carrie has worked with people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family issues, fertility worries, and isolation. She also supports those navigating life purpose, impulsivity, hoarding, and feelings of emptiness or guilt. Her experience covers a broad range of mood and behavior concerns.

Sessions happen in ways that fit busy lives. Carrie uses video, phone, chat, and text-based messaging to keep communication practical. She aims to help clients build skills they can use between meetings and to create a clearer path forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behavior, and improving relationships. It can help when feelings feel overwhelming or when reactions cause frequent problems in daily life.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce rumination and increase calm. These tools are useful for anxiety, stress, and for noticing patterns that keep someone stuck.

Carrie approaches treatment as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they set short-term goals and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can be useful for quick check-ins or between-session support. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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Questions people ask

What problems does Carrie help with?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and life changes. She also addresses related concerns like isolation, guilt, hoarding, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and skills-based with a calm, nonjudgmental tone. Sessions often focus on teachable skills, goal-setting, and short-term problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of mood, behavior, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Indiana.
Can sessions be offered in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Carrie provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
15 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

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