- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Carol
Carol "Carrie" Horne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (ME LCPC) with 40 years of experience in Maine. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Carrie also helps people facing caregiver stress, guilt and shame, mood concerns, panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
Carol uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's concerns first. She pairs that with practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused techniques to address problems that feel urgent. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in to help people notice patterns and find forward movement.
Sessions are conversational and direct. She listens for what is getting in the way, and then suggests small, concrete steps to test out between sessions. For those recovering from trauma, she emphasizes pacing and building coping skills before moving into deeper material.
With decades of practice across Maine, Carrie brings long-term experience to common life transitions. Her background includes work with people who face burnout from caregiving and professionals who report compassion fatigue. She describes therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer thinking and steadier coping.
People who want to begin are asked to use the site's matching flow to schedule an initial appointment. The focus in early meetings is assessment of current stressors, short-term goals, and practical strategies to manage symptoms while exploring deeper concerns such as life purpose.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Carol blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practice. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the person's experience and priorities, helping them articulate what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and tests small changes to reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to lessen reactivity and support emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful in practice rather than on fixed rules.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can also let someone use phone-only meetings when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Talk with the therapist during the matching step to learn which session formats she currently supports and what will work best for scheduling and day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, guilt and shame, mood and panic issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens for what matters to the person and offers CBT, mindfulness, or solution-focused steps to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 40 years of clinical experience working with adults in Maine. That background includes supporting people through transitions, caregiving stress, and trauma recovery.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a ME LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maine. Her practice is based in Maine.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing details are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin the first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Initial meetings focus on current stressors, goals, and planning next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.