Carrie Kinder
Trauma-informed support for lasting change
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About
Carrie Kinder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 15 years of experience helping people move through difficult emotional seasons and major life transitions. Her work commonly supports concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and addictions, while also addressing the ways stress and uncertainty can affect relationships, work, and day-to-day functioning.
She approaches therapy with warmth and a non-judgmental stance, offering space to explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns at a pace that feels manageable. Carrie focuses on helping clients strengthen self-love, build practical coping skills, and improve communication, especially when isolation, guilt and shame, or feeling stuck have made it hard to feel connected to themselves or others.
Her experience includes supporting a wide range of needs, including mood-related challenges, social anxiety, relationship dynamics, women’s concerns, workplace stressors, and young adult transitions. Carrie also works with additional concerns such as caregiver stress, blended family issues, commitment and communication problems, hoarding, impulsivity, fertility issues, and questions around meaning and life purpose. With an individualized and trauma-informed focus, she helps clients identify strengths, build resilience, and develop sustainable strategies for long-term growth and well-being.
She approaches therapy with warmth and a non-judgmental stance, offering space to explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns at a pace that feels manageable. Carrie focuses on helping clients strengthen self-love, build practical coping skills, and improve communication, especially when isolation, guilt and shame, or feeling stuck have made it hard to feel connected to themselves or others.
Her experience includes supporting a wide range of needs, including mood-related challenges, social anxiety, relationship dynamics, women’s concerns, workplace stressors, and young adult transitions. Carrie also works with additional concerns such as caregiver stress, blended family issues, commitment and communication problems, hoarding, impulsivity, fertility issues, and questions around meaning and life purpose. With an individualized and trauma-informed focus, she helps clients identify strengths, build resilience, and develop sustainable strategies for long-term growth and well-being.
- Location:
- Indiana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 15
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IN LCSW 34006337A
- NPI Number: 1508143850
- License: LCSW (Indiana)
Skills-based therapy that fits online life
Carrie Kinder draws from practical, evidence-based approaches that translate well to online care. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building everyday skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships - often helpful for anxiety, mood swings, impulsivity, and feeling overwhelmed.Mindfulness Therapy supports learning to notice thoughts and emotions without getting pulled under by them. It can be useful for stress, worry, depression, and the sense of emptiness or disconnection that can show up during difficult transitions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy offers structured ways to understand how past experiences may still affect the present. It emphasizes steady pacing and coping strategies, which can be especially important when working through trauma and abuse, or when anxiety and depression feel rooted in earlier experiences.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carrie collaborates with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before, then adjusts the plan over time to support progress in a way that feels realistic and supportive.
Online therapy also makes it easier to get consistent support. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving demands, transportation limits, or simply a preference for meeting from home.
How much experience does Carrie Kinder have?
Carrie Kinder has 15 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Carrie Kinder a licensed therapist?
Yes. Carrie Kinder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license is listed as IN LCSW 34006337A.
In which languages does Carrie Kinder provide therapy?
Carrie Kinder provides therapy in English.
Where is Carrie Kinder located?
Carrie Kinder is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Carrie Kinder as my therapist?
You can work with Carrie Kinder through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Carrie Kinder work with international clients?
No. Carrie Kinder does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carrie Kinder cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.