Profile / United States
Carrie Canine, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Mood and life changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment concerns
- DBT skills
About Carrie
Carrie Canine is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on mood disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. Carrie helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.
She uses clear, structured methods to spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often look at patterns that lead to self-sabotage and low self-esteem. Carrie works with clients to build practical skills and to test small changes that can shift daily routines and reactions.
Carrie supports people who want to reconnect with a sense of purpose. She asks clients to take a personal inventory of strengths and values. From there she guides steps to strengthen motivation and refocus toward meaningful goals.
Technology is used as an adjunct in some cases, such as mood tracking, sleep and activity monitoring, and tools to practice new skills between sessions. These tools are presented as options to help reinforce what is practiced in therapy.
Her approach also addresses relationship patterns and attachment concerns that affect mood and communication. Clients work on clearer ways of expressing needs and reducing patterns that increase isolation, guilt, or shame. Sessions aim for concrete changes people can try between meetings.
Carrie blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-focused work and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to create a practical, skills-oriented process. She encourages steady practice and regular check-ins to measure what is helping and what needs adjusting.
How Carrie uses CBT, attachment work, and DBT online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to low mood, anxiety, and self-sabotage. It focuses on concrete exercises and testing small behavioral changes to see what helps.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns influence mood and communication. It helps people recognize those patterns and practice new ways of asking for what they need.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Skills teaching can be brief and action-focused to fit into daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Carrie will collaborate with clients to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is tracked. This is a step-by-step process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow more regular check-ins. Some tools such as mood tracking and activity logs can support practice between sessions and help measure what is changing over time.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on mood disorders including depression and bipolar conditions, anxiety, stress, grief, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses through short exercises and between-session work.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of experience working as a clinician and holds the LMFT credential.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in California and is a California LMFT.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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