Carri Barish is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor practicing in California.
01About Carri
Carri Barish is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor practicing in California. She centers sessions on client-centered care that helps people build self-compassion and speak up for themselves. Her work focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and struggles with purpose or self-esteem.
She draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused techniques to create small, doable changes.
Background and approach
Sessions often include skill practice for speaking clearly, asserting needs, and managing strong emotions. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Carri has seven years of clinical experience helping people manage life transitions and the pressures that come with them.
She pays special attention to issues like codependency, caregiving stress, addiction concerns, and family-of-origin patterns that keep people stuck. She also works with aging and geriatric issues and midlife concerns. Her style is collaborative and straightforward.
People who meet with her can expect a mix of focused problem-solving, emotional support, and practical homework to try between sessions. Humor and a relaxed tone are part of how she helps clients stay engaged. Sessions are offered in English and tailored to each person’s needs.
Carri supports clients as they explore values, rebuild confidence, and make clearer choices about relationships, work, and daily life.
02Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 112512 · expires March 2027
- LPCC (California)
- License 7806 · expires April 2026
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C7206 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1831615053 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Carri names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Carri names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Online approaches that meet you where you are
Carri uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s goals and values, helping people feel heard and understood while they decide what change matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, stress, and low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills offer concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in tense moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what works. Clients help shape the focus so therapy fits their needs and preferences rather than following a fixed script.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care easier to fit into life. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice conversations. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or quick problem-solving between longer sessions. These options offer flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Carri commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, self esteem, coping with life changes, and addictions, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, using straightforward tools and skills practice to help people speak up and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with a range of concerns including family problems, caregiver stress, and midlife transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds CA LMFT and OR LPC credentials and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a cancellable subscription; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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