Carrie Gottschalk

Hello, and welcome! I’m a licensed therapist who works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the impact of past experiences and trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself while building practical tools for change. I value creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported—so you don’t have to carry things alone. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you and focus on what truly matters in your life.

My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to you. I help clients slow down and better understand their thoughts, emotions, and patterns—especially the ones that feel stuck or overwhelming. I integrate practical tools with deeper, reflective work so you can build both insight and real-life change. Together we explore feelings, self-criticism, relationship dynamics, and healing from past experiences, all within a space that feels steady, respectful, and non-judgmental.

In our first session, my priority is helping you feel comfortable and at ease. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, so we’ll go at a pace that feels right for you—there’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for. You can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space where you’re in the driver’s seat, while I help guide the conversation so you don’t feel alone or unsure of where to go. By the end, we’ll have a clearer sense of what you’re hoping for and a direction that feels manageable and grounded.