Carrie Harris, LICSW, LCSW - Therapist in Maine

Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
Adoption and foster care

About Carrie

Carrie Harris is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She brings 13 years of experience and a steady, respectful approach to sessions. Her work includes attention to adoption and foster care concerns alongside other challenges like caregiver stress, cancer-related issues, and post-traumatic stress.

Carrie adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation. She focuses on practical steps that build coping skills and confidence. Sessions are meant to be a collaborative place to sort feelings, set small goals, and try new ways of handling hard moments.

Her background includes professional practice in Alabama and Maine, where she held licenses as an LICSW and an LCSW. That experience shaped a straightforward, compassionate style that aims to meet people where they are. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every conversation.

People can expect a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Carrie will listen to what matters most, then outline achievable next steps. The goal is steady progress toward clearer thinking, calmer reactions, and better daily functioning.

She supports those facing grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling topics, guilt and forgiveness work, panic and anxiety, and women’s issues. Her practice also addresses autism-related concerns and challenges tied to adoption and foster care.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on skills and structured conversations that people can use in daily life. For example, approaches that teach coping and grounding strategies help reduce panic and anxiety by practicing breathing, attention shifts, and short behavior changes. Techniques that address trauma and grief focus on building safety, processing painful memories at a manageable pace, and creating new ways to handle reminders.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit your needs. Over a few sessions you and the therapist will adjust the plan based on what helps most, aiming for practical tools you can use between appointments.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people access licensed professionals from different locations. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps to choose what will work best for your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stress Forgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Maine, Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Carrie address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Carrie uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate style. She focuses on practical steps, active listening, and tailoring the plan to each person's needs.

What is her clinical experience?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, panic, grief, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

Carrie holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Maine. She is also licensed in Alabama as noted in her background.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Carrie?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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