- Guilt and shame
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Carrie
Carrie Gajowski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and issues around identity and self-esteem. Carrie also lists support for LGBT concerns and helps people who struggle with guilt and shame.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She uses client-centered methods and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions are conversational and aimed at practical steps rather than jargon.
Carrie has a background treating the aftermath of emotional and narcissistic abuse. She helps people who feel confused, blamed, or isolated after difficult relationships. Many clients come for help deciding whether to leave a relationship and for practical guidance on next steps.
She blends several therapeutic styles to match what a person needs in the moment. That can include looking at patterns from the past, examining immediate thoughts and behaviors, and noticing what matters most going forward. The focus is on small, manageable changes and clearer decision making.
Sessions often center on improving communication, addressing codependency, and working through forgiveness and self-blame. Carrie also supports people facing life changes such as midlife transitions or questions about sexuality. Her work emphasizes concrete skills, steady reflection, and collaborative planning.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. Online work with ACT can focus on identifying what matters, building acceptance skills, and setting small behavior-based goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online session CBT can include tracking unhelpful thoughts, testing them with real-life experiments, and practicing new coping strategies between meetings.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on conversational listening and reflecting what feels most important to the client. Over video or phone this can mean using longer check-ins to make sure the therapist's reflections match the client's experience and adjusting direction as needed.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust techniques as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as options are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or meetings without needing travel time. They can also allow people to work from quieter surroundings or choose phone sessions when video is difficult. The therapist can discuss practical arrangements when scheduling the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and struggles tied to identity and sexuality. Guilt and shame are listed among her focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She combines client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance and commitment strategies to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-driven actions. Therapy focuses on practical steps to shift patterns over time.
What is her professional background?
Carrie has seven years of clinical experience working with people affected by emotional and narcissistic abuse, anxiety, and trauma. Her work often includes helping with relationship decisions.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LMFT credentials and is licensed in California and Arizona as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.