Carrie Catterson-Fitzmaurice

LSCSW, LCSW

Kansas

Practical, goal-focused social worker

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At a glance

Credentials

LSCSW, LCSW

License

LSCSW, Kansas / LSCSW 05608; LCSW, California / 122499

NPI

1891921656

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Kansas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Solution-focused
   • CBT approaches
   • Motivational interviewing

   About Carrie

   Carrie Catterson-Fitzmaurice is a licensed social worker who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice in Kansas. She uses a straightforward style and aims to make therapy feel relaxed and approachable. Carrie encourages honesty and a bit of humor while helping people set practical goals.

   Her background includes working in home-based settings on issues such as substance misuse, parenting challenges, stress, organization, ADHD, and relationship concerns. She has also worked with older adults on adjustment, loss of independence, depression, and anxiety. That range of settings shaped a practical, hands-on way of working.

   Carrie favors solution-focused methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she also uses Motivational Interviewing when helping people find motivation for change. Sessions focus on identifying small, achievable steps and building skills that fit daily life. She encourages self-awareness and clear goals as part of the process.

   People can expect a respectful approach that honors different lifestyles and beliefs. Carrie aims to listen first, then work with each person to identify what to try next. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than complicated jargon.

   If someone is dealing with stress, anxiety, mood shifts, relationship strain, grief, or addictive behaviors, Carrie offers practical coaching and skills practice. She helps people break problems into manageable pieces and track progress over time.

2. How Carrie’s approaches work for online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping a person find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and reduce resistance. This approach can help when someone feels stuck with habits, addictions, or low motivation.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. Sessions often include practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or mood swings. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on what a person wants to achieve and on identifying steps that have worked before; it is goal-oriented and short-term in focus.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carrie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts plans together rather than imposing a fixed path.
   
   The therapist's biography does not specify which online session types are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break between activities. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical steps and measurable progress.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Kansas, California

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Carrie help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting and family challenges, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar-related concerns, life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include communication problems, emptiness, life purpose, seasonal affective disorder, and self-harm.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her style is relaxed and practical. She encourages honesty and uses humor while helping people set goals and try small, manageable steps.

   What is her clinical background?

   She has 14 years of experience, including home-based work addressing substance misuse, parenting issues, organization, ADHD, and relationship concerns, plus experience with older adults on adjustment and mood concerns.

   What credentials and location are on record?

   She holds KS LSCSW and CA LCSW credentials and practices from Kansas.

   Which languages and international options are available?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are offered?

   The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

   How is cost handled for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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