Carrie Main completed a Master of Professional Studies degree at the University of Minnesota and has worked in addiction and mental health for four years.
01About Carrie
Carrie Main completed a Master of Professional Studies degree at the University of Minnesota and has worked in addiction and mental health for four years. She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin. Carrie presents herself as someone who meets people where they are and listens without judgment.
She describes clients as people shaped by life experiences. Carrie focuses on understanding those experiences and how they influence daily choices.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth rather than full of jargon. Carrie favors an individualized approach. She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues.
She also helps with sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, ADHD and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include blended family concerns, codependency, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, midlife transitions, smoking or vaping cessation, and young adult issues. These topics often come up alongside main concerns like stress or grief.
In sessions clients can expect straightforward conversation about goals and small, manageable steps to try between meetings. Carrie aims to adapt her methods to each person’s needs, and she approaches work with respect and practical support.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Minnesota)
- License 2512 · expires May 2027
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 10298-125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1366051344 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carrie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Midlife crisis
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Many of Carrie’s approaches rely on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common method involves teaching coping and stress-management skills to reduce anxiety and improve daily routines; these steps help with sleep, anger, and emotional ups and downs. Another approach centers on addressing substance use and addictive behaviors through structured conversation and planning to reduce harm and build healthier habits. Finding the right method is a collaborative process. Carrie works with each person to identify goals and test what feels useful, adjusting methods as needs and preferences become clearer. She emphasizes teamwork so clients have a say in which techniques to try. Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone can work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text lets people check in more frequently or fit short sessions into a busy day. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and to use therapy in ways that fit daily life.05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction as well as relationship and intimacy issues. Carrie also works with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD and related challenges.
What is the general style of therapy?
Sessions are practical and down to earth with an emphasis on understanding each person’s experience. Conversations aim to set small, manageable goals and try concrete steps between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Carrie has four years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings. That background informs her work with substance concerns and co-occurring mental health issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin. The LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LPC for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Carrie works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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