Carrie Colvin, LCPC — Therapist in Illinois

Hi there, I'm Carrie!

I am an LCPC, CRSS. I bring a blend of education, mindfulness, and authentic connection to guide clients on their unique journeys toward growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Supporting others in finding their strength and purpose drives everything I do in this work.

My focus

I work with clients across the lifespan and am passionate about supporting parents navigating pregnancy, grief and loss, and parental concerns. I also help individuals manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, self-harm, suicidal ideation, adjustment disorders, and family dynamic issues.

My approach

My approach is trauma-informed, rooted in compassion and collaboration. I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you develop mindfulness skills and align actions with values. Drawing from Humanistic-Existential work, I guide you in exploring personal experiences to uncover your full potential.

My communication style

I create an environment where you feel truly seen and understood. My approach balances warmth, kindness, and directness, offering a strong foundation to explore your unique challenges. Clients share they feel comfortable opening up because of my compassionate understanding and non-judgmental attitude.

My journey to mental healthcare

My own lived experience with mental illness inspired me to pursue this career. As a suicide survivor, I feel a profound connection to those who are struggling and am passionate about offering them hope and healing.

My goals for you

I believe in meeting you where you are and collaborating to create meaningful, attainable goals. Together, we explore what brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain. By centering your voice, we ensure your journey is purposeful and aligned with your needs.

Our first session

Your first session is all about you. We'll review informed consent, your rights, and confidentiality limits. Then we'll explore what brought you to therapy and what goals you'd like to work toward. My aim is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, and with a sense of rapport.

I identify as...

Non-binary
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Motivational Interviewing

Music Therapy

+ 10 more

Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Queer

Sex-Positive/Kink

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 47 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Forensic Science from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Carrie Colvin