At a glance
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Maine / CC1950
- NPI
- 1700084910
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational collaboration
- Practical coping skills
- Maine based LCPC
About Carol
Carol "Carrie" Horne brings forty years of clinical experience to work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn out. She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - based in Maine. Carrie offers a calm presence and steady support while people sort through stress, trauma, and major life changes.
Her approach starts by listening closely to what matters to each person. Carrie uses client-centered methods to help people name their priorities and find workable next steps. She also draws on motivational interviewing to help increase motivation for change, and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Sessions focus on practical strategies for day-to-day coping. People learn skills to reduce anxiety and panic, manage mood shifts, and handle caregiver strain or compassion fatigue. She also helps with issues tied to guilt, shame, and searching for life purpose.
With decades of practice in Maine, Carrie has worked with a wide range of adult concerns related to trauma and post-traumatic stress. Her style is collaborative and steady, aiming to help people build resilience and clearer direction.
Those interested in starting therapy will find a straightforward process for connecting and scheduling. Carrie aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through difficult feelings and practice new ways of coping.
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How motivational and client-centered work can fit online
Motivational Interviewing helps people sort out mixed feelings about change and find their own reasons to act. In simple conversation, a therapist reflects what a person says and guides them toward goals they feel ready to pursue.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist follows the person's lead, offering empathy and space so people can clarify values and priorities.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful thinking and build coping tools for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences rather than applying a single technique from the start.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the formats Carrie currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions around work or caregiving, and reduce travel time. Different formats can suit quieter check-ins, shorter visits, or longer therapy work depending on what a person needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
40+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Carrie commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, mood disorders, panic, and social anxiety.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The work is collaborative and client-centered. She listens first, then uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to find practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has forty years of experience working with adults across Maine. That range of practice informs her steady, pragmatic style.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - practicing in Maine.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with Carrie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers