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Carrie Smith

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Carrie

My specialties include emotion regulation and shifting negative and intrusive thinking patterns to improve how a person navigates stress. My style of therapy is to meet my clients where they are and provide Solution-Focused treatment to support learning how to manage your emotional self outside of therapy. I have worked as a therapist since 2014 with adults, families, and couples, giving me a wide range of experience providing individual therapy to a diverse population. It is also essential for me to support people through some of their most challenging times in life, and for many, therapy provides just that!

My style of therapy is to meet my clients where they are and provide Solution-Focused treatment to support learning how to manage your emotional self outside of therapy.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Exploratory
  • Empowering
  • Direct

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Black community
  • Parents

Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy spending time with my family and friends in my free time. I love being around people so any time there is a reason to celebrate, I am ready to participate. Fun fact about me, I would rather spend a weekend in my travel trailer camping with my friends and family than stay home.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#87808 • California • LCSW

Education

BA - Social Development of Children, University of California Berkeley MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Carrie Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #87808 (exp February 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Carrie Smith accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Centivo, Health Net, Aetna, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Carrie Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Carrie is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Carrie’s California license number is 87808, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Carrie Smith has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Carrie’s education and training include BA - Social Development of Children, University of California Berkeley; MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Carrie has worked closely with Black community and Parents. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Carrie is part of that group.

Carrie Smith works with Black community and Parents and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, and Sleep, among other areas. These are the areas where Carrie spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Carrie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Carrie Smith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Carrie’s style is action-oriented, exploratory, empowering, and direct. In Carrie’s words: “My style of therapy is to meet my clients where they are and provide Solution-Focused treatment to support learning how to manage your emotional self outside of therapy.”

Carrie Smith (she/her) offers therapy in English. Carrie identifies as Black, White, and Biracial/Multiracial.

Carrie Smith offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Carrie is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Carrie Smith is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Carrie will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Carrie’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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