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Carrie Gajowski, LMFT
California
LMFT - Relationships and anxiety issues
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Relationship recovery
- Stress and identity
About Carrie
Carrie Gajowski is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) licensed in California with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Carrie speaks English and sees clients in California.
Carrie commonly meets people who describe feeling confused and isolated after emotionally harmful relationships. She helps those preparing to leave difficult partnerships and those trying to make sense of repeated hurts. Discussions are practical and focused on next steps rather than abstract theory.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods. Sessions often include looking at unhelpful thoughts, practicing different responses, and trying small behavioral experiments. She also brings in longer-term perspectives from psychodynamic and existential ideas when they fit the client’s concerns.
Therapy with Carrie aims to identify patterns that keep problems repeating. She works with people on communication problems, codependency, guilt and shame, and issues around sexuality and identity. Other areas she supports include post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, isolation, midlife questions, and non-monogamous relationship concerns.
Practical steps are a common focus in sessions. Clients leave with specific tools to try between meetings, and the next session reviews what worked and what didn’t. To begin, clients use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions. It can help when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters most and wants practical steps to move forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and stress. It uses brief experiments and homework tasks to test new ways of responding to common triggers.
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective and supports problem solving at the client's pace. It can be useful when someone needs a steady, listening-focused process alongside more directive techniques.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Carrie will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single model.
Confirm session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about practical scheduling options when completing the matching questionnaire and setting the first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas like codependency, guilt and shame, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she structure therapy sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented with an emphasis on noticing thoughts and testing new behaviors. Clients usually leave with specific exercises to try between appointments.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical experience and works from approaches that include CBT, ACT, client-centered therapy, existential, and psychodynamic ideas.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Carrie is an LMFT licensed in California. She provides services to people located in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with 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.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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