- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Carri
Carri Barish is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) working in California with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem, addictions, and coping with life changes. Carri also addresses career worries and family-related problems that often arrive in early adulthood.
She works in a collaborative, client-centered way that emphasizes practical steps. Sessions commonly look at small behavior and lifestyle shifts that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Carri helps people practice saying what they need and standing up for themselves in relationships and at work.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods guide short-term goal setting and action planning.
Carri pays attention to family of origin issues, codependency, and attachment concerns that can shape how people relate to others. She helps people untangle guilt, shame, and control issues that keep them stuck and then test new ways of behaving in everyday life.
People often come to her wanting clarity about life purpose, help with addiction or caregiver stress, or support during midlife shifts and aging-related worries. Practical, steady work in sessions aims to increase communication skills, manage impulses, and rebuild a sense of agency.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Carri uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals and voice. This approach focuses on listening, clarifying what matters, and helping people make choices that reflect their values.She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who feel overwhelmed or react impulsively.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Carri will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people join from different locations within the same state when allowed by licensing rules, so confirm logistics during the booking process.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, self-esteem, addictions, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical steps and small behavior changes to improve everyday functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including family problems and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT and an LPC licensed in California and practices from California.
Can I work with her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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