Carrie McElwee, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.75

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

4.00

“She is a real, direct and compassionate Therapist with a lot of great information, education and methods that have helped me greatly in the short time we have worked together.”

More than 1 year ago

About Carrie McElwee

Focus areas

Anger Management

Childhood Trauma

Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Life Transition

Work-Related Counseling

Bipolar Disorder

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Coaching

Expressive Arts

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Carrie McElwee

Hello, my name is Carrie McElwee, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a safe space for each person to feel empowered as positive change occurs?judgment-free and unapologetically. My approach My mission is to promote mental health services through prevention, education, and interventions. Throughout my professional career, I have integrated humor with a client-focused, client-centered psychotherapy approach. I am trained in various evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Seeking Safety (SS), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). I earned my Master?s in Social Work from California State University, Dominguez Hills. My focus As a trained trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in working with adolescents and adults across several demographics, including BIPOC and LGBTQ communities. I also work with couples facing relationship and sexual issues. My communication style I enjoy setting a relaxed and stress-free tone and environment. Working with me can be an enjoyable experience because I encourage each client to seek their personal joy and healing by giving themselves grace. However, I?m not afraid to challenge my clients to achieve their treatment goals, work through challenges, and find healing in a therapeutic setting. My journey to therapy While working for a large school district, I saw many children struggling with personal trauma and academic performance after experiencing unexpected tragedies such as death, gang violence, drugs, and bullying. I felt more could and should have been done using the schools? resources. It became my goal to help a family who lost the main provider and father of one of my students. With the support of my supervisors and various teachers, the family was contacted to address their issues and receive therapy. At that moment, I decided to dedicate my career to helping others.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Teen Violence

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Office location

Carrie McElwee, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

444 W Ocean Blvd

444 W Ocean Blvd, Ste 800, Long Beach, CA 90802

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Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

California State University, Dominguez Hills, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1467934190

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.75

Wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

4.00

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Carrie has a genuine demeanor and solution oriented therapy style that works for me

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Therapeutic alliance

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

She is a real, direct and compassionate Therapist with a lot of great information, education and methods that have helped me greatly in the short time we have worked together.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

September 22, 2024Elowyn C.Verified patientVideo visit

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Carrie McElwee?

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Is Carrie McElwee accepting new patients?

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What practice does Carrie McElwee work with?

Carrie McElwee works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

Where is Carrie McElwee's office located?

Carrie McElwee has 2 office locations, including in Riverside and Long Beach, view full addresses on Carrie McElwee's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Carrie McElwee?

Carrie McElwee 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 McElwee on their profile.

What languages does Carrie McElwee speak?

Carrie McElwee speaks English.

How do patients rate Carrie McElwee in reviews?

4 patients have reviewed Carrie McElwee. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.75/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.