Hello my name is Carrie McElwee, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in California. I am a trauma-informed clinician who integrate humor, compassion, and creativity to make therapy both approachable and transformative. I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a safe space help them feel empowered, as positive change occurs judgement-free and unapologetic.
My mission is to promote mental health services through prevention, education, and interventions. I have in my professional career integrated humor with a client-centered psychotherapy approach. I'm trained in using various evidence-based practices. such as CBT, EMDR, & DBT.
As a trained trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in working with adults within several demographics, including BIPOC and LGBTQ communities. I also work with couples facing relationship and sexual issues. I believe calling out the issues, getting to the core of the matter and doing the work that will led to a healthier relationship and the best version of you!
I enjoy setting an environment which is relaxed and stress-free. It can be an enjoyable experience working with me because I encourage each client to seek their personal joy and healing by giving themselves grace. But, I'm not afraid to challenge my clients in order to achieve their treatment goals, work through challenges, and achieve healing in a therapeutic setting,
