I have worked with individuals, ages 6 to 80 with a range of reasons they are seeking therapy, including, stress, trauma, post traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, obsessive compulsive disorder, social conflict, family conflict, gender and sexual identity concerns, mood dysregulation, and pain.
I have been trained in several evidence-based interventions including, multi systemic therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, mindfulness based cognitive therapy, EFT, and EMDR. in addition I have training in yoga, meditation, and stress management techniques.
I take a holistic approach to therapy and employ different interventions based on need, preference, and desired outcomes. I work collaboratively with clients to develop their treatment goals and treatment plan so that the treatment is tailored to each unique person.
I believe the goals of therapy are to:
Increase our understanding of ourselves
Learn to mange stress more effectively
Learn to be less reactive to our thoughts or body sensations
Learn to create healthier habits
Learn to create secure attachment relationships
Learn to like the self
Learn to soothe the self
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CT LPC 3660
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Carrie Swiderski. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Brilliant, helpful
Written on Jun 26, 2021 after therapy with Carrie for 4 months
She is exceptional, she has a lot of experience, she is intuitive & creates a safe, non- judgmental space for healing to take place . I highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Carrie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dr. Swiderski has been instrumental in helping me systematically breakdown and address a variety of areas that seemed so complex previously.
Her active, methodical, collaborative, "get stuck in" approach provides a real sense of "team support". She always has sharp recos concerning additional, relevant resources, allowing me to pursue growth in my own time should I choose to do so.
Great listener/communicator, sharp and very responsive - Dr. Swiderski is a great asset to anyone's overall "health team".
Written on Feb 22, 2021 after therapy with Carrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes
Had a great experience with great progress! Always felt relaxed and comfortable. Highly recommend Dr Swinderski
Written on Feb 20, 2021 after therapy with Carrie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Carrie is AMAZING! I immediately connected with her and felt I could speak without judgement. She has already exceeded all of my expectations for therapy. I have complete confidence in her and the work we are doing.
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Carrie for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr.Swiderski- highly recommend her for above and beyond work. I have valued our time together. Very intelligent and wise to remember how events connect. The top and best counselor I have matched with on BetterHelp. Made me feel understood, seen and heard.
Written on Jan 09, 2021 after therapy with Carrie for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues