Carrie Zielinski, LCSW

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Gentle, story-focused therapy for life challenges

Details

Name	Carrie Zielinski
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Carrie

Carrie Zielinski is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. She works with individuals who face trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, or difficulty finding motivation. Carrie emphasizes the person’s own knowledge of their life and strengths as the basis for change.

She uses Narrative therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That approach makes it easier to see alternative meanings and choices.

Background and approach

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills. Sessions are centered on the person and their goals. Carrie aims to create a calm space where someone can talk through painful events, sort out mixed feelings, and try new ways of responding.

She listens for patterns related to attachment, control, impulsivity, and isolation so those themes can be worked on directly. Practical life concerns like money stress, pregnancy and childbirth, and work or social anxiety are part of her focus areas. She also supports people dealing with forgiveness, grief, and questions about life purpose.

Clients in Florida will find a therapist who combines story-based work with evidence-informed techniques. The approach is collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs. Carrie encourages small, steady steps toward clearer choices and greater self-compassion.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Carrie works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Carrie among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Carrie directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Carrie directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and ACT can work online

Therapy with Carrie often blends Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and consider different meanings. It can be useful for relationship struggles, feelings of shame, and patterns that keep repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and taking actions that match personal values. ACT supports work on anxiety, depression, and motivation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Carrie treats the first sessions as a chance to listen to concerns and test what feels helpful. She collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, whether that means story work, skill practice, or mindfulness exercises.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls suit deeper conversations when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for short check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when scheduling needs to be flexible. These options make regular work possible around busy lives and varied routines.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Carrie help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment problems, isolation, impulsivity, and life purpose.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is narrative-focused and person-centered, blending story work with CBT and ACT techniques. Sessions combine listening to life stories with practical exercises to change thoughts and behavior.

How much experience does she have?

Carrie has 20 years of professional experience in clinical social work. That background includes helping people navigate mood disorders, trauma, and relationship challenges.

Where is Carrie licensed and practicing?

She holds a Florida LCSW and practices with clients based in Florida. Sessions follow the scope and rules of that license.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Carrie offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for shorter check-ins or more traditional talk sessions.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Carrie?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process helps match needs and preferences before the first session.

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