Carrie Gottschalk

Carrie Gottschalk, LIMHP, supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and life changes. She explains problems in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style is warm and interactive and she aims to make sessions feel respectful and compassionate.

Carrie draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR. She frames therapy around what each person needs and builds a plan that fits their situation. Sessions emphasize problem-solving and using personal strengths to move forward.

She notes experience working with adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, post-traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue. Carrie keeps conversations focused on concrete changes, like new coping skills, clearer boundaries, and steps to manage intense emotions. She also offers coaching for career or life transitions when that is helpful.

People who choose Carrie can expect a therapist who listens, responds without judgment, and tailors tools to daily life. She uses a solution-focused model that centers on small, achievable goals. The aim is to help people find ways to reduce overwhelm and build on what already works for them.

Carrie is licensed in Nebraska as a Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, LIMHP. Her background includes ten years of clinical practice noted in this profile, and she invites people ready to make a change to take the next step toward scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions by giving practical skills to try between sessions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current reactions and closeness with others. This work helps people understand relationship patterns and build new ways of relating that feel safer and more connected.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasnt worked before. Together they decide which methods to prioritize and adjust the plan over time based on what proves most useful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in conversations when needed, and help therapy fit into busy days. Many people find remote work helps maintain consistency with appointments and apply skills directly to daily life.