Dr. Carrie Swiderski (LPC)

I have worked with individuals, ages 6 to 80 with a range of reasons they are seeking therapy, including, stress, trauma, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, obsessive compulsive disorder, social conflict, family conflict, gender and sexual identity concerns, mood dysregulation, and pain. I have been trained in several evidence-based interventions including, multi systemic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, EFT, and EMDR. in addition I have training in yoga, meditation, and stress management techniques. I take a holistic approach to therapy and employ different interventions based on need, preference, and desired outcomes. I work collaboratively with clients to develop their treatment goals and treatment plan so that the treatment is tailored to each unique person. I believe the goals of therapy are to: Increase our understanding of ourselves Learn to mange stress more effectively Learn to be less reactive to our thoughts or body sensations Learn to create healthier habits Learn to create secure attachment relationships Learn to like the self Learn to soothe the self