Licensed clinical social worker recordKansas
Carrie Catterson-Fitzmaurice, LSCSW, LCSW
Kansas
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and family concerns
Continue with CarrieCredentials check
- Credentials
- LSCSW, LCSW
- Licensed in Kansas
- LSCSW, licence LSCSW 05608
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 122499
- NPI
- 1891921656
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kansas
These details come from information Carrie supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Carrie
Carrie Catterson-Fitzmaurice is a licensed clinical social worker, KS LSCSW and CA LCSW, with 14 years of experience. She focuses on everyday strains like stress, anxiety, addiction, parenting concerns, relationship problems, and mood disorders. Carrie lists ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among her areas of work.
Carrie uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. She blends solution-focused therapy with cognitive behavioral approaches and draws on motivational interviewing when change feels difficult. Sessions tend to be straightforward and oriented to specific steps clients can try between meetings.
In her practice she emphasizes clear communication and honest conversation. Carrie encourages clients to set manageable goals and to notice small changes that add up. Humor is part of how she works when it fits the situation.
Her background includes home-based work with children and families on issues such as substance use, parenting, organizational challenges, ADHD, and relationship strain. She has also worked with older adults on adjustment, loss of independence, depression, and anxiety.
People who prefer direct, practical therapy often find this style helpful. Carrie aims to treat each person with respect and openness to different beliefs and lifestyles. To begin, readers should use the site's matching and scheduling process to arrange a first session and confirm the current session options.
BHow sessions work
How her therapeutic approaches work online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online sessions that use CBT focus on concrete skills and short exercises to test different ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood issues.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational technique that helps people clarify their reasons for change. In an online visit this approach supports decisions about things like substance use or starting new habits by reducing resistance and building motivation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Carrie will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means checking what helps, trying specific strategies, and adjusting plans when needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a work break or avoiding travel time. They also allow the therapist and client to practice skills between meetings and to use written tools or worksheets during sessions.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Kansas, California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting and family concerns, relationship problems, depression, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and goal focused, combining solution-focused techniques with cognitive behavioral methods and occasional motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has 14 years of experience working in settings that include home-based family work and services for older adults.
Which licenses does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as KS LSCSW and CA LCSW and is based in Kansas.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers