Carrie Cohen , LCSW

Carrie Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 21 years of experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and a master’s degree from Florida International University, and much of her career has been spent in the nonprofit sector working with children, adults, and families facing a wide range of challenges.

Across her roles she has supervised therapists and program directors, and she has been actively involved in continuous quality improvement and quality assurance to help ensure that clinical services are both effective and aligned with best practice standards. That background informs a practice that emphasizes careful monitoring of interventions so each plan fits the individual’s unique circumstances.

Cohen brings a warm, down-to-earth style and a practical, solution-focused orientation to her work. She balances empathy with clear, objective thinking and uses techniques drawn from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She works with people on issues such as stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional focus on adoption and foster care, first responder issues, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, mood disorders, and self-love.

She is known for being approachable, realistic, and able to bring a sense of humor to the therapeutic process while helping clients move toward timely, achievable goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work. It helps with building self-understanding, strengthening relationships, and navigating life transitions by prioritizing the client’s perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and practical problem solving because it emphasizes clear strategies and measurable change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and building distress tolerance. It is useful for people who struggle with impulsivity, emotional reactivity, or relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Licensed professionals and therapists collaborate with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and connect with a therapist from a convenient location while still receiving structured, professional support.