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Carrie Kinder, LCSW

Support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions
  • Trauma informed care
  • Skills for coping
  • Growth focused therapy

About Carrie Kinder

Carrie Kinder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 15 years of experience helping people navigate difficult emotions and life circumstances. Her work commonly supports concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addiction, with an emphasis on meeting each person with respect and without judgment.

She aims to offer a compassionate space where clients can better understand their inner experiences and begin building practical strategies for growth. Carrie focuses on strengthening self-worth, improving communication, reducing isolation, and reconnecting with a sense of life purpose, while helping clients develop skills that feel realistic and sustainable in day-to-day life.

Her practice includes support for a wide range of challenges, including mood-related concerns, social anxiety, workplace stress, relationship dynamics, women’s issues, and transitions common in young adulthood and other major life changes. Carrie approaches therapy as a highly individualized process, tailoring support to each client’s goals, strengths, and personal history.

Using evidence-based methods and a trauma-informed perspective, she works collaboratively with clients to build resilience, practice self-compassion, and move toward steadier emotional well-being over time.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carrie Kinder have?

Carrie Kinder has 15 years of experience supporting individuals through a range of emotional and life challenges.

Is Carrie Kinder a licensed therapist?

Yes. Carrie Kinder is licensed as an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). Her license is listed as IN LCSW 34006337A.

In which languages does Carrie Kinder provide therapy?

Carrie Kinder provides therapy in English.

Where is Carrie Kinder located?

Carrie Kinder is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Carrie Kinder as my therapist?

You can work with Carrie Kinder through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.

Does Carrie Kinder work with international clients?

No. Carrie Kinder does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carrie Kinder cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Practical, Skills-Based Therapy That Works Online

Carrie Kinder integrates structured, evidence-based approaches that translate well to online care. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a skills-focused method that helps people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and strengthen coping strategies, which can be especially useful for stress, mood concerns, and relationship conflict.

She also draws from Mindfulness Therapy, which supports greater awareness of thoughts, feelings, and body cues in the moment. This approach can help clients respond more intentionally to anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions rather than feeling stuck in automatic patterns.

For clients working through change, Motivational Interviewing offers a supportive way to explore ambivalence and build momentum toward goals, including concerns related to addiction and other habits that feel hard to shift.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carrie works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want from therapy and to shape sessions around their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as new insights emerge.

Online therapy adds flexibility and access, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to stay consistent, fit support into a busy schedule, and choose the format that feels most comfortable.

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