- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use support
- Young adult issues
About Carrie
Carrie Main is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) and an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Wisconsin with four years of experience. She has a Master of Professional Studies degree from the University of Minnesota. Carrie has worked in addiction and mental health settings and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, and young adult issues.
Carrie describes people as having varied life experiences that shape how they perceive the world. She approaches each person as an individual and adapts her work to fit their history and needs. Sessions are practical and straightforward, with attention to everyday problems like sleep, career stress, and relationships.
In the room she talks through current problems and coping strategies. She addresses substance use, codependency, and family-related concerns including blended family dynamics or divorce and separation. She also helps with anger, low self-esteem, and difficulties with intimacy.
Carrie has particular experience supporting people with ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue tied to caregiving roles or work. She also works with people trying to stop smoking or vaping, or who are navigating midlife shifts and career transitions.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skill building. She values a clear plan for sessions and regular check-ins on progress. People who want direct, goal-focused conversations about early adult pressures often find this approach useful.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Evidence-based approaches focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common technique involves learning coping skills and behavioral strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and sleep problems. This helps people practice new habits and notice what changes in daily life.Another approach emphasizes work around substance use and addictive patterns, looking at triggers and building alternative routines. That approach supports people who want to reduce drinking, stop smoking or vaping, or change other substance-related behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest techniques that match what you want to address. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can change as progress is reviewed.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a work or school day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove the need to travel. Talk with the therapist about which setup will work best for your routine and energy level.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Carrie works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, sleep problems, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and individual. She focuses on clear conversations, coping strategies, and direction for day-to-day problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with 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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