Therapist profile
Carrie Main, LPCC, LPC
Wisconsin
Licensed counselor - Addiction and anger
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- CredentialsLPCC, LPC
- LicenseLPCC, Minnesota / 2512; LPC, Wisconsin / 10298-125
- NPI1366051344
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWisconsin
About
- Addiction support
- Anger management
- Relationship strain
About Carrie
Carrie Main is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with four years of experience. She works in addiction and mental health settings and helps people address problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns.
Carrie views clients as people shaped by their life experiences. She says most people are fundamentally good and that those experiences influence how they relate to others and cope with problems. Her work focuses on responding to each person’s particular history and perspective rather than offering one fixed plan.
In sessions she listens to what has been happening and what matters most to the person. She aims to break down overwhelming problems into clearer, manageable steps. That can mean talking about coping skills, patterns that feed anger or addiction, and practical changes for daily life.
Clients who have struggled with substance use, relationship strain, parenting stress, or persistent worry describe seeking help with concrete goals. Carrie works with issues like sleep disruption, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and midlife transitions alongside addiction and codependency challenges.
Her background includes a Master of Professional Studies degree from the University of Minnesota and clinical work in alcohol and drug counseling. Carrie combines that experience with counseling skills to help clients set priorities, try new behaviors, and evaluate what works in everyday life.
How sessions work
Practical approaches and online sessions
Carrie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address substance use, mood, and anger-related problems. One common approach focuses on skills training - teaching concrete coping tools for managing strong feelings, cravings, sleep problems, and stress. These skills help people respond differently in heated moments and make steady changes over time.Another approach emphasizes behavioral change through small experiments. That involves identifying patterns that keep a problem going, trying a manageable different behavior, and reviewing what happened. This helps with relationship strain, codependency, and habits like smoking or vaping cessation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Carrie works with each person to match methods to their goals, daily routine, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. She adjusts plans as work proceeds so the focus stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to help people try new strategies and maintain momentum between sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Carrie works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an individual-focused approach that breaks down problems into manageable steps and discusses practical skills and behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carrie has four years of professional experience working in addiction and mental health settings.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Wisconsin as listed in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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