Carri Barish , LMFT, LPC

Carri Barish is a licensed therapist who helps people navigate life transitions and the everyday challenges that come with them. She holds LMFT and LPC credentials - LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed to practice in California and Oregon. Her work emphasizes developing self-compassion while building skills to express needs, speak up, and deepen connections with loved ones and meaningful activities.

With seven years of experience, Carri addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, self-esteem issues, parenting challenges, addictions, and coping with life changes. She supports clients who are working through family problems, codependency, perfectionism, career stress, and questions about life purpose, helping them identify practical steps that restore energy and engagement.

Her therapeutic style is collaborative and grounded in warmth and realism. Carri focuses on small behavior and lifestyle changes that reconnect people with their strengths, challenge limiting beliefs, and create sustainable shifts. She enjoys mixing gentle humor with practical strategies and is particularly committed to supporting young adults, women, and those facing workplace or relationship stress.

Approaches and accessibility of online therapy

Carri draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to tailor her work to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathetic relationship where the individual leads the exploration of their goals and values - it helps people feel heard and discover their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers tools for regulating emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Carri works with each person to identify which methods fit their situation, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy with Carri is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, maintain continuity through life changes, and choose the format that best supports ongoing growth and coping.