Carolyn Serie , LICSW

Carolyn Serie is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 15 years of professional experience. As an LICSW she holds independent clinical social work licensure - MN LICSW 18127 - which reflects advanced training and clinical practice in mental health care.

She works with adults across a range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting and family difficulties, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem and depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, fertility and hospice related counseling, first responder issues, and support for young adults and women navigating life transitions.

Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, she partners with clients to identify practical skills and deeper patterns that influence wellbeing. Her approach emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and new strategies can be practiced. Carolyn frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step and offers steady support as clients pursue clearer goals, healthier relationships, and improved coping.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect a commitment to tailoring treatment to each person’s needs, values, and life circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches Offered Through Online Care

Carolyn draws on evidence-based strategies that help people manage symptoms and build resilience. One strand of her work focuses on skill-based interventions for stress and anxiety - teaching practical breathing, grounding, and behavioral techniques that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another emphasis is trauma-informed support for processing painful experiences and grief - creating a paced, compassionate process to explore memories, make meaning, and strengthen coping resources.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carolyn collaborates with each person to identify goals, preferences, and strengths, then adapts techniques so they fit the client’s life and needs. This collaborative process helps determine which evidence-based methods will be most helpful over time.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexible access to care. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family obligations, to attend from different locations within the therapist’s practice area, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support ongoing progress and make therapy more accessible for people with busy lives.