Carrie Schuessler

Have much experience with those managing home loss, job loss, the loss of an important relationship, and unexpected illness--through multiple years as a social worker and therapist for a community center in an inner city neighborhood. I've also worked with others experiencing positive change in these areas, and I myself have experienced major, unexpected changes in my physical health at a young age, that led me to complete many individual and group therapy programs.

In addition to my schooling, have firsthand experience with this in my own life through the form of a chronic illness, and have pursued and completed group therapy programs and my own individual therapy to adjust to a new pace of life and find a way to thrive in the midst of physical ailments. I understand feeling like the world was not created for you, and needing to build a beautiful life that often looks incredibly different than what is expected in our society.

My own personal experience with chronic pain and illness has led me to develop a deep compassion for others experiencing the same. I pursued a career in psychology solely to work with this population, because I believe the chronically ill still hold a special purpose in our society, and that it is deeply possible to build a life of joy and meaning in the midst of pain, with the right amount of support and perspective.

Graduate studies, personal study, and 4 years experience practicing this theory.

Extensive research and papers done on in my undergraduate and graduate courses, have also experienced effected therapy in my own life based on CBT.

Extensive research and papers written on in my graduate studies.