- Mood disorders
- Life purpose work
- CBT DBT approaches
About Carrie
Carrie Canine is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing mood disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and struggles around career and life purpose. Her work also addresses compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.
Carrie focuses on uncovering the thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck. She helps clients take a clear inventory of patterns that lead to self-sabotage and then practices small changes to shift those patterns. The aim is to strengthen a sense of self and reconnect to a sense of purpose that feels workable in everyday life.
Her approach draws on attachment-focused work to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are introduced for emotion regulation and stress tolerance when needed.
Carrie often integrates mobile tools with therapy for clients who want help tracking mood, sleep, exercise, or stress. These tools are used as adjuncts to in-session conversations, not as a replacement for talking through problems and planning next steps.
People who reach out can expect practical conversations about daily habits, communication patterns, and coping strategies. Carrie encourages steady adjustments rather than sweeping promises, and she works with clients to set goals that fit their lives.
How her approaches shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. Online sessions use conversations to identify these patterns and practice new ways of relating that reduce reactivity and increase steadiness.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on how thoughts affect feelings and actions. In virtual sessions she helps clients track negative thinking, test it, and practice alternative responses to improve daily functioning.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and stress. Skills taught online can include grounding, emotion regulation, and interpersonal strategies to use between sessions.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then recommend techniques from these models. Clients and therapist adjust the plan over time based on what works in practice.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, support regular check-ins, and let clients use tools for mood and behavior tracking between meetings. These practical benefits help translate session insights into everyday routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and people questioning career or life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, uses practical exercises to change patterns, and focuses on rebuilding a clearer sense of self and purpose.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of experience working with mood and life-transition concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She holds a CA LMFT credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients and works with people within California.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.