Carrie Covell (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Specialized psychotherapy for women and LGBTQ+ adults navigating attachment trauma, relationships, self-worth, and identity.

Psychotherapist in , CA

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with highly insightful women and members of the LGBTQ+ community who, despite their best efforts, feel stuck. Often admired for their competence, they struggle privately with overthinking and intense feelings like guilt, shame, jealousy, and anger. Dynamics with others are painful and confusing, resulting in conflict or anxiety. Coping mechanisms like perfectionism, control, and people-pleasing provide a false sense of safety while actually sabotaging intimacy and inner peace.

My Background and Approach

I specialize in synthesizing advanced, evidence-based interventions with depth-oriented, trauma-focused, and attachment-informed care. By strategically blending behavioral, cognitive, experiential, and relational modalities, I'm able to effectively target the specific problems my clients face, facilitating both immediate, practical improvements and sustained, profound growth. I practice flexibly and tailor treatment for the individual needs of each of my clients. How I work with you will depend on what works for you. I earned my Master of Science in Social Work at Columbia University. I am extensively trained and experienced in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including DBT, CBT, CPT, EFT, and PGDT. Please see my website (carriecovell.com) for details on my background.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I see the therapeutic relationship as a distinctly remarkable opportunity for growth. It’s not only a conduit for change, but a model for how we relate to others. I am authentically myself in session because the connection we’ll share will matter as much as the techniques we’ll use to help you meet your goals, and it’s important you feel safe with me—not only to explore the intricacies of your psychology, but to repair the wounds of the past. We all need connection, understanding, and yes, sometimes help. Beyond education, training, and experience, it is my humanity I bring most fully to session. I want to meet you where it hurts, where things feel stuck, or where life stopped making sense. I’ve been there, too—and I know you can heal. I'm a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and in my personal time, I enjoy skiing, yoga, live theatre, volunteering with animal advocacy groups, and caring for my three senior, special needs rescue pups.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Attachment Theory Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Attachment Relationship Issues Self-Esteem
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Judaism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $375 - 375/session

Reach out to Carrie