Carrie Christensen, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Carrie Christensen

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Behavioral Therapy

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Anger Management

Codependency

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Emotionally Focused

Psychoanalytic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carrie Christensen

Hi there, I'm Carrie! I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for the parts of you carrying stress, self-doubt, grief, old wounds, or repeating cycles that no longer serve you. Together, we explore patterns with curiosity, not judgment, while building practical tools for healing, regulation, and deeper connection to yourself. My focus You may be a good fit it you feel overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, anxious, burned out, or disconnected from yourself. i help clients better understand emotions, relationships, and coping patterns while building practical tools for healing, balance, and lasting change. My approach I help clients better understand the patterns, stress, and experiences shaping their lives. My approach blends trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, somatic awareness, and practical tools to support healing, resilience, and sustainable change. My communication style My communication style is warm, compassionate, collaborative, and straightforward. I aim to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and safe to be honest, without judgement. I balance emotional safety, practical feedback, curiosity, and tools to support healing, growth, and meaningful change. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a provider was shaped by a deep belief in people's ability to heal, grow, and break painful patterns. I believe healing happens when people feel seen, heard, and understood. I value creating spaces where individuals can experience this. My goals for you I help clients reach their goals by exploring patterns with curiosity, building practical coping tools, and strengthening self-understanding. Together, we identify barriers, develop skills for emotional regulation, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Our first session A first session with me is exploratory and inviting. During the first session, I complete an assessment so I can understand the lens you are looking through.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

Western New Mexico University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1679211932

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Carrie Christensen?

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What practice does Carrie Christensen work with?

Carrie Christensen works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carrie Christensen?

Carrie Christensen frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Carrie Christensen on their profile.