Carolyn Serie , LICSW

Carolyn Serie is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Minnesota who brings 15 years of professional experience to her work with individuals and families. As an LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - she focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, process trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss, and address parenting challenges. Carolyn emphasizes a collaborative, respectful approach that encourages honest expression of thoughts and feelings without judgment.

She aims to create an open environment where clients can explore difficult emotions and practical concerns, and she supports people as they take steps toward greater well-being and more fulfilling relationships. Carolyn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs, working alongside clients to develop coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and repair relational strains. Whether addressing depression, anger, or issues related to intimacy and family dynamics, she centers the client’s goals and pace.

Based in Minnesota, Carolyn offers experienced guidance for those facing complex life transitions, caregiving stress, or the aftermath of trauma. She values the courage it takes to seek change and stands ready to support clients through that process with empathy and clinical expertise.

Evidence-based approaches for online care and healing

Carolyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill-building and emotional processing. One approach centers on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce stress and anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed work that helps people process past harm, address its ongoing effects, and build resilience for relationships and parenting challenges. A third strand of work supports coping with grief and loss through structured grief-focused conversations and strategies to manage intense emotions and life changes.

Determining the right combination of techniques is a collaborative process. Carolyn works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts methods over time so the approach fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to connect from home or during busy schedules. These formats support continuity of care, allow for timely check-ins, and make it simpler to integrate therapy into everyday life while working toward meaningful change.