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Carrie Gajowski

Compassionate therapy for relationship and life transitions

LMFT California

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Carrie

Carrie Gajowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationships, self-esteem, and managing life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings seven years of clinical experience to work with people navigating emotional abuse, narcissistic dynamics, trauma, and related concerns such as codependency, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions around sexuality and life purpose. Carrie emphasizes helping clients move from feeling stuck to making practical changes that align with their values and needs.

Her therapeutic style blends evidence-informed methods in a client-centered, collaborative way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears among the approaches she uses, alongside acceptance-based and psychodynamic ideas that explore meaning, coping, and patterns that keep difficulties in place.

Carrie aims to create a respectful, exploratory space where clients can clarify goals, build skills for managing anxiety and social fears, and repair self-regard after relational harm.

Her practice supports people working through midlife shifts, non-monogamous relationship issues, post-traumatic stress, and women’s concerns, using tailored strategies to help clients regain agency and pursue relationships where they feel seen and respected.

Therapeutic approaches online: practical methods that meet you where you are

Online sessions utilize approaches that help clients change how they relate to thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety and distress and offers practical strategies to test and change those patterns so daily functioning improves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing inner experiences without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and committing to actions that build a more meaningful life, which can be useful for stress, avoidance, and life transitions.

Carrie approaches treatment collaboratively, helping clients explore which methods fit their needs and goals. Together they consider symptoms, personal preferences, and practical constraints to select and adapt techniques; the process is iterative so strategies can shift as goals evolve.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling, pacing, and communication style. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, family, or other commitments while using evidence-informed approaches to address relationship concerns, trauma recovery, self-esteem, and anxiety.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Carrie address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like codependency, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with acceptance-based and psychodynamic approaches to address thoughts, behaviors, and deeper patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has seven years of experience working with people facing emotional abuse, trauma, anxiety, and relational difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT with licensure noted as CA LMFT 129824 and AZ LMFT LMFT-16414 and is based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

California, Arizona

Languages

English