Carrie Zielinski , LCSW

Carrie Zielinski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She works with individuals who face trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and questions around life purpose. Carrie places attention on women's issues as one area of focus in her practice.

Her approach starts with listening. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths they already have. Conversations are practical and goal-focused, using techniques that fit each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Carrie uses a mix of evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered care. These methods help people notice unhelpful thoughts, make values-based choices, and build small habits that change day-to-day life. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when they suit a client's goals.

She has worked in the field for 20 years in Florida and brings that experience to each session. People often come for help with attachment wounds, communication problems, control issues, or feelings of isolation. Carrie also supports concerns tied to pregnancy and childbirth, money stress, and post-traumatic stress.

Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life skills. Clients can expect a collaborative tone, straightforward feedback, and practical tools to try between meetings. Taking the first step is acknowledged as hard, and Carrie aims to make the process approachable and steady.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then practice small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It works well for problems that respond to clear, step-by-step strategies.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for making choices that line up with personal values, even when difficult feelings are present. This approach is useful for stress, avoidance, and building motivation for change.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and following the client's lead. It supports people who need a steady, empathetic space to explore feelings and figure out next steps.

Deciding which approach or mix of approaches to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process helps find what fits best for the client's needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation for full interaction, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, and messaging or live chat can fit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to schedule therapy around work, childcare, or other obligations while keeping consistent momentum.